Frequently Asked Excavation Questions:

Q: How much dirt comes out of the average pool?
A: About 80 to 100 cubic yards.

Q: How long will the excavation process take?
A: This depends on the access and size of tractor being used and the type of soil. Usually about half a day to 2 days.

Q: How many trips does the skidsteer make from the pool out to the truck on the street?
A: The smallest skidsteer will probably make over 400 trips while the largest skidsteer will make about 100 trips for the average pool.

Q: Why does grass in the pool area cost extra?
A: Grass is a non-compactable fill material considered to be trash which is unusable by anyone wanted dirt fill. Therefore it must be hauled to a landfill and dumped at a cost of about $30 per ton plus trucking costs.

Q: What happens to my landscaping and sprinkler system?
A: All excavation equipment is very heavy and tends to do some damage to whatever is in the access.