How much does excavation and grading cost in Fontana?

Most Fontana projects land between $7,800 – $23,400, with an average near $15,600. Local crews quote roughly $52 – $155 per cubic yard.

What is included in the Fontana price per cubic yard?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Fontana excavation and grading pricing per cubic yard

Excavation and Grading cost per cubic yard in Fontana, California in 2026.

Low

$7,800

Average

$15,600

High

$23,400

Fontana crews quote about $52 – $155 per cubic yard.

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What drives excavation and grading prices in Fontana

Local labor, permitting and climate move Fontana prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed Fontana contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 4% above the national labor average. Demand in the Inland Empire market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Fontana follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Fontana building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Inland Empire jurisdictions add high-wind and fire-hardening requirements in foothill zones.

Climate

Fontana sits in a hot, dry inland climate with Santa Ana wind events, so expect wind-rated fasteners, fire-resistant materials and heat-tolerant finishes.

Fontana unit pricing by material

Simple grading$64 – $88

Standard excavation and haul$88 – $115

Rock or difficult soil$115 – $150

Excavation with retaining and drainage$150 – $210

Ways to lower your Fontana price

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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