There's no Apopka price list. The nearest published metro figures are Angi's Orlando guide; Lawn Love, Angi and HomeAdvisor's national guides fill in the gaps.
$1,874average excavation job, Orlando
$10-$30per cubic yard to haul, Orlando
$121Orange County tree permit, single-family over 2 acres
| Work | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation, typical job | $1,156 to $2,918 | Angi, Orlando |
| Operated machine | $105 to $255 per hour | Angi, Orlando |
| Labor | $125 to $155 per hour | Angi, Orlando |
| Grading and leveling | $410 to $6,600 | Angi, Orlando |
| Land clearing | $1,565 to $4,520 | Lawn Love, national |
| Tree removal | $385 to $1,070 per tree | Lawn Love, national |
| Pool dig | $500 to $3,020 | Angi, national |
| Trenching | $5 to $12 per foot | HomeAdvisor, national |
Fees that can come with it
- Orange County tree permit: $121.00 for a single-family or duplex property over 2 acres; mitigation fees may apply.
- Tree survey by a professional surveyor, required with a county tree permit application.
- Florida DEP stormwater permit at 1 acre or more: $250 for 1 to under 5 acres, $400 for 5 acres or more.

Scale
Apopka's median owner-occupied home value was $394,900 for 2020 to 2024. Angi's $1,874 Orlando average is under half a 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)
- Orange County: Tree Removal Permit (unincorporated Orange County)
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Construction Activity (stormwater Construction Generic Permit)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Apopka city, Florida
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
How much does excavation cost in Apopka?
We don't have Apopka data. Angi's Orlando guide lists $1,156 to $2,918 for a typical job, with a $1,874 average.
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