A residential pool dig usually takes 4 to 8 hours, per Angi. The planning around it, from permits to the barrier to the spoil pile, takes longer.
Dig prices
| Item | Angi, 2026 |
|---|---|
| National average | $2,500 |
| Most digs | $500 to $3,020 |
| Sand | $8 to $40 per cubic yard |
| Dirt | $8 to $25 per cubic yard |
| Labor share | about 80 percent |
A 14 by 28 foot pool is about 87 cubic yards in Angi's table. Hauling it away at Angi's Orlando rates of $10 to $30 per cubic yard would add roughly $870 to $2,610, by our arithmetic, unless the dirt stays on site.
Florida's pool safety law
A new home pool needs at least one safety feature to pass final inspection (F.S. 515.27): a barrier enclosure meeting 515.29, an approved safety cover, 85-decibel exit alarms, self-closing and self-latching doors with the release at least 54 inches up, or an ASTM F2208 pool alarm.
A 515.29 barrier is at least 4 feet high on the outside, has no gaps or footholds a small child could use, and has gates that open outward away from the pool and close and latch on their own.
Before the dig
- Pull the pool permit from the city or county for your address.
- Request Sunshine 811 marks.
- Decide where the spoil goes.
Sources
- Angi: How much does pool excavation cost? (Scott Dylan Westerlund, updated October 19, 2026)
- Angi: How much does excavation cost in Orlando, FL? (updated June 17, 2026)
- Florida Statutes 515.27 (2025): Residential swimming pool safety feature options
- Florida Statutes 515.29 (2024): Residential swimming pool barrier requirements
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
How much does pool excavation cost in Apopka?
We don't have Apopka figures. Angi's 2026 national average is $2,500, with most digs at $500 to $3,020.
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