Excavation and Grading cost in Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights homeowners typically pay $7,900 – $23,600 for excavation and grading. Local labor and materials price 5% above the national average.
Citrus Heights average
$15,800
Typical low
$7,900
Typical high
$23,600
Per cubic yard
$53 – $160
Sample ZIP
95610
What drives Citrus Heights pricing
Local labor
Licensed Citrus Heights contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 5% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Citrus Heights follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Citrus Heights building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Citrus Heights sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$9,263 – $12,683
Most homeowners pay around $10,973
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Cost by material in Citrus Heights
Installed Citrus Heights pricing per cubic yard.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Simple grading | $65 – $89 |
| Standard excavation and haul | $89 – $120 |
| Rock or difficult soil | $120 – $150 |
| Excavation with retaining and drainage | $150 – $210 |
Where the money goes in Citrus Heights
A typical $15,800 Citrus Heights project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $71
- Materials0.38% · $60
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $8
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $19
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Citrus Heights quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Soil haul-off
Rock breaking
Erosion control
Compaction testing
Ways to save in Citrus Heights
- Keep excavated soil on site for backfill and berms to avoid haul-off.
- Schedule when the ground is dry — wet soil doubles handling time.
- Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
- Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
- Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
- Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.
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