How much does excavation and grading cost in Mountain View?

Most Mountain View projects land between $11,000 – $32,900, with an average near $21,900. Local crews quote roughly $73 – $220 per cubic yard.

What is included in the Mountain View price per cubic yard?

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

Unit pricing

Mountain View excavation and grading pricing per cubic yard

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

Low

$11,000

Average

$21,900

High

$32,900

Mountain View crews quote about $73 – $220 per cubic yard.

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What drives excavation and grading prices in Mountain View

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

Labor market

Licensed Mountain View contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 46% above the national labor average. Demand in the Bay Area market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Mountain View follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Mountain View building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Bay Area seismic retrofit standards and strict energy upgrades are common conditions of approval.

Climate

Mountain View sits in a mild marine climate with heavy winter rain, so expect proper drainage, moisture detailing and a dry-season schedule for exterior work.

Mountain View unit pricing by material

Simple grading$91 – $125

Standard excavation and haul$125 – $165

Rock or difficult soil$165 – $210

Excavation with retaining and drainage$210 – $290

Ways to lower your Mountain View 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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