Excavation contractors in Hood County, TX

What excavation costs in Texas

Ranges are national; get three local quotes.

Residential excavation and site prep

$1,500–$5,000 for a typical job; $2,500–$15,000 for a full home sitePrice driver: Soil: clay and rock cost more than loam

Land clearing, small lot

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

Grading a yard

$1,000–$5,000 for an average backyardPrice driver: Slope

Driveway excavation, before gravel or paving

$1,000–$5,000Price driver: Access: tight sites need smaller machines and more hours

Dirt haul-off

$500–$6,000 per jobPrice driver: Haul distance and disposal

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

Ranges compiled from HomeGuide, Angi, HomeAdvisor and contractor-published guides, checked September 2026.