There's no Gilbert price list. These ranges come from Angi's Phoenix-area excavation guide, Angi's 2026 national guides and HomeAdvisor's trenching guide.
| Work | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation, typical job | $1,844 to $6,083 | Angi, Phoenix |
| Yard grading and leveling | $415 to $6,720 | Angi, Phoenix |
| Leveling | $5 to $15 per cubic yard | Angi, Phoenix |
| Hauling | $10 to $30 per cubic yard | Angi, Phoenix |
| Machine with operator | $105 to $260 per hour | Angi, Phoenix |
| Pool dig | $500 to $3,020 | Angi, national |
| Pool permit | $250 to $2,000 | Angi, national |
| Trenching | $400 to $1,200 | HomeAdvisor, national |
| Excavation permits | $50 to $400 | Angi, national |
What changes a Gilbert quote
- Access. A narrow gate means a smaller machine and more hours; a wall taken down and rebuilt adds cost.
- Dirt. Hauling it away or bringing fill in can rival the digging itself.
- Ground. Angi's Phoenix guide says hard caliche soil can need heavy-duty breakers and adds $210 to $1,240.
- Paperwork. Permits, HOA approval and, for larger jobs, engineering.
Comparing quotes
- Does each quote include haul-off and cleanup?
- Hourly, per cubic yard, or a lump sum?
- Who handles permits and the 811 request?
- Which Arizona ROC license does the contractor hold? R-2, A-5 or CR-2 covers excavating and grading.
Gilbert context
Gilbert's median owner-occupied home value was $575,100 for 2020 to 2024, per Census QuickFacts. A $2,500 pool dig would be under half a percent of that, by our arithmetic.
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)
- HomeAdvisor: How much does trenching cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Gilbert town, Arizona
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors: License Classifications
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
How much does excavation cost in Gilbert, AZ?
We don't have Gilbert-only data. Angi's Phoenix-area guide lists a typical job at $1,844 to $6,083, averaging $3,598.
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