Pool Construction
Excavation Cost Calculator
What's the dig + haul really gonna cost? In-place yards × swell × truck loads × dump fees, with line-item breakdown.
FAQ
What's swell factor? +
Excavated dirt occupies more volume than in-place dirt. 20–50% expansion is typical. You haul loose yards, but you dig in-place yards.
Round trip or one way? +
Round trip — your truck cycles continuously between site and dump. Factor wait time at both ends.
Why a mobilization fee? +
Mobilizing a track-hoe or skid-steer plus fuel, equipment trailer, and rigging time is real money before you turn a bucket.