Excavation contractors in Passaic County, NJ

What excavation costs in New Jersey

Ranges are national; get three local quotes.

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 has no separate figure for this region, so expect prices near the national range.

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