Every dig makes dirt, and every low spot needs it. Hauling is often a big line on an excavation quote, and in Gilbert it can also involve the town's traffic engineering team.
How much dirt?
Volume in cubic yards is length times width times depth in feet, divided by 27. A 16 by 32 foot pool is about 114 cubic yards by Angi's figures. Ask how the contractor estimated the volume and the number of loads.
Prices
| Item | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dirt removal or hauling | $10 to $30 per cubic yard | Angi, Phoenix |
| Dirt removal or hauling | $8 to $25 per cubic yard | Angi, national |
| Dumpster for a pool dig | $300 to $480, up to $800 for 40 yards | Angi pool guide |
Gilbert's haul route permit
Gilbert's engineering permit checklist says work on or near a roadway, or a haul route permit, needs a Traffic Engineering Application. The same checklist says the applicant must be the contractor doing the work. Ask your contractor whether your haul needs one.
Bringing fill in
Fill is used to raise a low yard, build up a pad or backfill around a pool. Ask what kind of material it is and where it comes from, and whether it will be compacted in place.
Sources
- Angi: Excavation costs in Phoenix, AZ (updated June 16, 2026)
- Angi: How much does excavation cost? (Mariel Loveland, updated September 14, 2026)
- Angi: How much does pool excavation cost? (Scott Dylan Westerlund, updated October 19, 2026)
- Town of Gilbert, Development Services: Engineering Construction Permit Checklist (October 23, 2025)
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
How much does dirt removal cost near Gilbert?
Angi's Phoenix-area guide lists dirt removal or hauling at $10 to $30 per cubic yard.
Do I need a permit to haul dirt in Gilbert?
Gilbert's engineering checklist says a haul route permit needs a Traffic Engineering Application. Ask your contractor whether your job needs one.
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