Excavation contractors in North Dakota

What excavation costs in North Dakota

These are published national ranges, not quotes. Local quotes vary.

Residential excavation and site prep

$1,500–$5,000 for standard site work (Appalachian Scapes)$2,500–$15,000 for a standard home site (SiteX)Price driver: Soil: clay and rock cost more than loam

Removing trees, shrubs and debris

$1,400–$5,800 (HomeAdvisor)Price driver: Tree density

Grading a yard

$1,000–$5,000 for an average backyard (HomeGuide)Price driver: Slope

Driveway excavation

$1,000–$5,000 on average (Appalachian Scapes)Price driver: Access: tight sites need smaller machines and more hours

Dirt removal on a landscaping job

$500–$6,000 (Angi)Price driver: Haul distance and disposal

Published labor data puts the Midwest roughly 20% above the Southeast (SiteX).

Ranges from Appalachian Scapes, SiteX, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide and Angi, checked September 2026.