How much does excavation and grading cost in Woodland?

Most Woodland projects land between $7,750 – $23,200, with an average near $15,500. Local crews quote roughly $52 – $155 per cubic yard.

What is included in the Woodland price per cubic yard?

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

Unit pricing

Excavation and Grading cost per cubic yard in Woodland

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

Low

$7,750

Average

$15,500

High

$23,200

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

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What drives excavation and grading prices in Woodland

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

Labor market

Licensed Woodland contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 3% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Woodland follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Woodland building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.

Climate

Woodland sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.

Woodland 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 – $205

Ways to lower your Woodland 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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