How much does excavation and grading cost in Montebello?

Most Montebello projects land between $8,550 – $25,600, with an average near $17,100. Local crews quote roughly $57 – $170 per cubic yard.

What is included in the Montebello price per cubic yard?

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

Unit pricing

Montebello excavation and grading pricing per cubic yard

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

Low

$8,550

Average

$17,100

High

$25,600

Montebello crews quote about $57 – $170 per cubic yard.

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What drives excavation and grading prices in Montebello

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

Labor market

Licensed Montebello contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 14% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Montebello follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Montebello building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.

Climate

Montebello sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.

Montebello unit pricing by material

Simple grading$71 – $97

Standard excavation and haul$97 – $130

Rock or difficult soil$130 – $165

Excavation with retaining and drainage$165 – $230

Ways to lower your Montebello 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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