How much does plumbing excavation cost?

<div>Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/repair-leaking-pipe-sewer-liner.htm">broken sewer pipe repair</a>, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.</div>

How much does excavation cost?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/excavation-costs.htm">cost for residential excavation</a> is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200. </div>

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JD Land Services, LLC

JD Land Services, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

3 years of experience

JD LAND SERVICES, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Justin was great! He communicated well and there as scheduled. He did a fantastic job remove trees, mulching and clearing land. He can do just about everything! Will use him again."

Kelly B on December 2023

"Justin was great! He communicated well and there as scheduled. He did a fantastic job remove trees, mulching and clearing land. He can do just about everything! Will use him again."

Kelly B on December 2023

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

9 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of combined experience that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and Road Building services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did an outstanding job. Was done on time and budget"

Richard A on March 2022

"They did an outstanding job. Was done on time and budget"

Richard A on March 2022

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10 years of experience

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We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at Horst Construction, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! If for some reason our Home Adviser Page is not accepting your request for immediate booking or we do not respond immediately to your request, Please give us a call. We are not able to keep constant watch on our requests, but still answer the phone and are ready to help you out!

"EXCELLENT service! I could not recommend these guys more. I'll be using them moving forward for all of my farm and road work. Trust is a BIG ISSUE with me and they proved to be totally trustworthy and an expert in this field. Mr. Horst personally inspected our place, made the perfect recommendations on how to fix our issues and did a fantastic job."

Jerry W on April 2025

Western Heritage Construction

Western Heritage Construction

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12 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"A job well done. Just a few minor attention to details, but nothing to complain about. Brandon is a very respectable man. I would definitely use him for my next project. "

Robert D on July 2025

"A job well done. Just a few minor attention to details, but nothing to complain about. Brandon is a very respectable man. I would definitely use him for my next project. "

Robert D on July 2025

McKinneys Finishing Touch

McKinneys Finishing Touch

18 local quotes requested

9 years of experience

We specialize in land improvement for homeowners, contractors, and land developers. "If you can think it, we can do it!" Homeowners - land clearing, forestry mulching, large debris clean-up, gravel driveways, private road development, customized jobs based on your needs using a skid steer. Contractors - rough grading, land clearing, forestry mulching, small to medium demolition, culvert installation, site prep and debris clean-up Forestry Mulching - removal of thick brush and undergrowth, removal unwanted trees, overgrown lots, debris removal We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Everyone from McKinney's finishing to was extremely professional . They came when they said they would and the finished product is outstanding. Mr. McKinney gave more than he contracted for and kept us informed of his progress. We will most definitely use this service for any other projects that we have. I most definitely recommend McKinney's Finishing Touch and find the name to be very appropriate. Thank you, Ramon and Rhonda. Marti Boren"

Martha B on June 2025

28 local quotes requested

35 years of experience

888 Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With 45 years of industry experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is not only the quality of service we bring to our customers and but also our ability to see projects for not always what they are, but what they can be. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please visit our website at 888Builderstx.com for photos and financing info.

"This builder was very professional and explained to me exactly what would be done and how much it would cost. He was upfront with me about everything. He completed the project in a timely fashion even though I had made some changes during the build. I would definitely use hime again and tell everyone he is reliable and trustworthy. "

Fred P on July 2025

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Building with Faith, Family and Integrity, K6 Services is a small family business providing general skid steer/tractor work, road repairs, brush clearing, land leveling, excavation and fencing in Texas

"Cody did an excellent job completing our lot repairs in a timely manner. His communication was clear and consistent throughout the process. He was kind, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely use him again and highly recommend his services!"

Denise B on August 2025

1 years of experience

Excavation and land clearing services in the DFW metroplex. We are a customer oriented company always striving for excellence!

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FAQs for excavation projects in Hillsboro, TX

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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