No one publishes St. Cloud prices. Angi's Orlando guide is the nearest metro data we found, about 26 miles away; national guides cover the rest.
$1,156-$2,918typical excavation job, Orlando
$580-$5,600per acre to clear, light to heavy
$2,500average pool dig, national
| Work | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation, typical job | $1,156 to $2,918 (average $1,874) | Angi, Orlando |
| Operated machine | $105 to $255 per hour | Angi, Orlando |
| Land clearing, most jobs | $1,565 to $4,520 | Lawn Love, national |
| Forestry mulching | about $450 per acre | Lawn Love, national |
| Grading and leveling | $410 to $6,600 | Angi, Orlando |
| Hauling | $10 to $30 per cubic yard | Angi, Orlando |
| Pool dig | $500 to $3,020 | Angi, national |
| Trenching | $5 to $12 per foot | HomeAdvisor, national |
What changes the number
- Density. Lightly forested land runs $580 to $2,100 an acre; heavy forest $3,300 to $5,600 (Lawn Love).
- Wet season. Angi's Orlando guide says downpours and lightning delays extend rental time and hauling.
- Soil testing. High water tables make it essential, per the same guide.
- Septic. Lots without sewer add a site evaluation and a tank and drainfield dig.
For scale
St. Cloud's median owner-occupied home value was $356,200 for 2020 to 2024. Angi's $1,874 Orlando average is about 0.5 percent of that, by our arithmetic.
Sources
- Angi: How much does excavation cost in Orlando, FL? (updated June 17, 2026)
- Lawn Love: How much does it cost to clear land? (Sinziana Spiridon, updated December 27, 2025)
- Angi: How much does pool excavation cost? (Scott Dylan Westerlund, updated October 19, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor: How much does trenching cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: St. Cloud city, Florida
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
What does excavation cost in St. Cloud?
We don't have St. Cloud data. Angi's Orlando guide lists $1,156 to $2,918 for a typical job, with an average of $1,874.
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