STARTING PRICE — FREE ESTIMATE REQUIRED TO CONFIRM FINAL PRICE
STX4SERVICE starting prices shown are base pricing guidelines for Houston, TX & surrounding areas and are not guaranteed final prices. Final pricing is confirmed after a free estimate and may vary based on project size, soil conditions, slope, material volume, access, drainage requirements, equipment needs, compaction, hauling, disposal, utility locations, and travel distance.
POPULAR DIRT WORK & GRADING STARTING PRICES
Small / Spot Grading
Minor residential areas
$500+
Lot & Site Grading
Equipment grading work
$750+
Site Preparation
Prep / cut / level
$750+
Drainage Grading
Slope / runoff correction
$750+
Dirt work pricing depends heavily on how much soil must be moved.
Per-square-foot and per-cubic-yard prices shown below are starting unit prices.
Equipment mobilization, minimum service charges, imported material, export/haul-off,
drainage corrections, and difficult access can increase the final project total.
Minimum Dirt Work & Grading Service
Starting at $600+
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Site Clearing & Excavation Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site clearing | sq ft | Starting At$0.50+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Topsoil stripping | sq ft | Starting At$0.25+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Excavation – up to 12" deep | cu yd | Starting At$50.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Excavation – 12"–36" deep | cu yd | Starting At$75.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Excavation – over 36" deep | cu yd | Starting At$100.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Basement / footing excavation | lin ft | Starting At$22.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
Fill Dirt Delivery Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fill dirt delivered – 1–5 yards | cu yd | Starting At$50.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Fill dirt delivered – 6–10 yards | cu yd | Starting At$45.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Fill dirt delivered – 11–20 yards | cu yd | Starting At$40.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Fill dirt delivered – 20+ yards | cu yd | Starting At$35.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Select fill dirt – screened | cu yd | Starting At$50.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Clay fill | cu yd | Starting At$35.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
Grading & Leveling Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rough grading | sq ft | Starting At$0.50+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Final grading | sq ft | Starting At$0.75+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Fine grading | sq ft | Starting At$1.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Lot leveling | sq ft | Starting At$1.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Driveway grading | sq ft | Starting At$0.50+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Culvert installation | each | Starting At$450.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
Compaction & Pad Preparation Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard compaction | sq ft | Starting At$0.25+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Heavy compaction | sq ft | Starting At$0.40+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Trench backfill & compaction | lin ft | Starting At$8.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Pad preparation | sq ft | Starting At$0.50+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Subgrade compaction | sq ft | Starting At$0.35+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
Drainage & Erosion Control Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch grading | lin ft | Starting At$5.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| French drain installation | lin ft | Starting At$30.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Swale grading | lin ft | Starting At$5.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Rock installation – rip rap | ton | Starting At$125.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Silt fence installation | lin ft | Starting At$3.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Erosion control matting | sq ft | Starting At$0.50+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
Aggregate & Base Material Delivery Pricing
| Item / Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Road base delivered | cu yd | Starting At$60.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Limestone delivered | cu yd | Starting At$65.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Crushed concrete delivered | cu yd | Starting At$50.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Gravel delivered | cu yd | Starting At$65.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
| Concrete sand delivered | cu yd | Starting At$70.00+Free Estimate to Confirm Final Price |
What's Included
Project assessment • Standard equipment operation • Dirt movement / grading for the quoted scope • Basic jobsite cleanup
Imported fill, topsoil, aggregate, haul-off, disposal, compaction testing, drainage materials, culverts, specialty equipment, permits, utility work, and restoration may be additional unless specifically included in the estimate.
Imported fill, topsoil, aggregate, haul-off, disposal, compaction testing, drainage materials, culverts, specialty equipment, permits, utility work, and restoration may be additional unless specifically included in the estimate.
What Can Affect Your Final Price?
Square footage • Cubic yards moved • Cut/fill depth • Houston clay conditions •
Wet or soft ground • Slope • Access • Utilities • Drainage problems •
Material type • Compaction requirements • Haul distance • Disposal • Final grade tolerance
Service Area
Serving Houston, TX & Surrounding Areas
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