Excavation price guides
Price guides for excavation, earthmoving, and site preparation.
Aggregate range based on the published guides in this category, including project totals, hourly pricing, and unit pricing where relevant.
How these price guides are calculated
Price ranges are based on real renovation quotes from verified professionals. We group similar projects, remove outliers, and update the data as new jobs are completed.
Real quotes and project scope
We review published budgets, common line items, and recurring scope patterns from homeowner projects and professional quotes.
Useful reference ranges
We group comparable jobs, remove clear outliers, and keep the range broad enough to stay realistic before a tailored quote.
Regularly refreshed guidance
As new guides are normalized and more projects are reviewed, the examples and ranges become more complete and representative.
These ranges are indicative. Use them as a starting point before requesting tailored quotes for excavation.
Excavation price guides with example budgets
Price guides for excavation, earthmoving, and site preparation.
Earthmoving: Prices and Quotes
Average earthmoving costs around 20 €/m³. Trench excavation starts at 3 €/m³, while rock excavation can reach 70 €/m³. Pool excavation for a semi-inground pool (8 x 4 x 2 m) starts at 1,000 €. In-ground pools cost around 1,600 € or more. Leveling an irregular 100 m² terrain starts at 1,000 €.
Prices and Quotes for Pool Excavation
Excavating a semi-inground pool (8 x 4 x 2 m), including labor, machinery, transport, and taxes, costs around 1,000 €. An in-ground pool of the same size costs around 1,600 €. Including the project design, an in-ground pool costs around 2,600 €.
Prices and Quotes for Trench Excavation
The average cost of trench excavation is around 40 €/m³, with prices ranging from 5 € to 70 €/m³ depending on width, depth, and whether manual or mechanical methods are used.
Prices and Quotes for Excavation Work
The average cost of excavation ranges between 15 € and 70 €/m³, depending on manual or mechanical methods and terrain type. Labor costs per worker are around 18 € - 20 € per hour.
All prices shown are indicative ranges based on verified quotes. Detailed ranges become more complete as guides are normalized and published.
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Do I have to pay to post a job?
No, posting a project on Reformia is completely free. You only pay when you choose a professional and agree to their bid. The payment is then held in our secure escrow system until the work is completed.
How do bids work?
Once you post your project, verified professionals in your area can submit competitive bids. Each bid includes a price, estimated timeline, and the pro's verified ratings. You can compare all offers side by side before making a decision.
Who handles payments?
All payments are processed through our secure escrow system. When you accept a bid, the funds are held safely until you confirm the job is completed to your satisfaction. This protects both homeowners and professionals.
Is the service available in my city?
Reformia is currently available in over 500 cities across Spain. We're constantly expanding our network. Enter your location when posting a project to see available professionals in your area.
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