Angi puts a typical pool dig at 4 to 8 hours of work. The price swings with the ground and with where the dirt goes.
Published prices
Angi's 2026 pool excavation guide gives a national average of $2,500, with most digs at $500 to $3,020. Labor is about 80 percent of the total and typically 4 to 8 hours of work.
| Ground | Angi, per cubic yard |
|---|---|
| Dirt | $8 to $25 |
| Sand | $8 to $40 |
| Rocky ground | $40 to $100 |
Angi's Phoenix-area guide adds that hard, compacted caliche can need heavy-duty breakers, adding $210 to $1,240.
Working it out
Width times length times depth in feet, divided by 27, gives cubic yards. A 14 by 28 foot pool is 87 cubic yards in Angi's table, about $1,500 to dig at average rates.
Before you dig
- Get the pool permit from the city or county that covers your address, and ask which barrier rules apply.
- On a septic property, keep the pool and equipment clear of the tank and leach field. Angi lists moving a septic system at $2,000 to $20,000.
- Request Arizona 811 marks.
- Check the parcel for earth fissures.
Sources
- Angi: How much does pool excavation cost? (Scott Dylan Westerlund, updated October 19, 2026)
- Angi: Excavation costs in Phoenix, AZ (updated June 16, 2026)
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to dig a pool near Casa Grande?
We don't have local figures. Angi's 2026 national average is $2,500, with most digs between $500 and $3,020.
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