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Excavation and Grading cost per cubic yard in Yonkers

Excavation and Grading cost per cubic yard in Yonkers, New York in 2026.

Low

$9,700

Average

$19,400

High

$29,000

Yonkers crews quote about $65 – $195 per cubic yard.

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What drives excavation and grading prices in Yonkers

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

Labor market

Westchester labor prices just under NYC.

Permits

City permits with strict inspection requirements.

Climate

Cold winters and older housing stock drive repair costs.

Yonkers unit pricing by material

Simple grading$80 – $110
Standard excavation and haul$110 – $145
Rock or difficult soil$145 – $185
Excavation with retaining and drainage$185 – $260

Ways to lower your Yonkers 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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