Project Cost Calculator

Rough planning ranges for the services we offer on the Colorado Front Range (Denver metro, Littleton, Douglas & Jefferson counties). Educational only — not a bid.

Service

Rough and finish grading, cut-and-fill, and yard regrading by area.

Area to grade (sq ft)

Range 500–43,560 sq ft.

Grading type

Site access

Soil to haul off or import (cu yd)

Hauling is performed or coordinated and included only when listed in the estimate. Range 0–500 cu yd.

Included

Machine grading to drainage slope
Compaction where specified

Not included

Survey and engineered grading plans
Topsoil, sod, or rock (see landscaping)
Permit and plan-review fees
Engineering, surveys, soils reports, and architectural design
Sales and use tax
Unforeseen conditions (hidden damage, rock, buried debris, utilities)
HOA review fees and utility-company charges

Installed planning range — labor plus typical materials

$3,000 – $9,000

A rough budget bracket based on the entries above—not a promised midpoint or final price. The written estimate replaces this range after the scope is reviewed.

Base: 3,000 sq ft × $1–$3$3,000 – $9,000
Planning range$3,000 – $9,000

What moves this price

Volume of soil moved
Equipment access
Haul distance and dump fees
Soil moisture

For a site-specific estimate

Include the project address or ZIP, approximate dimensions, preferred materials, access constraints, and known site conditions. Note any photos or plans you have ready to share. Your calculator selections will carry into the request form.

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Educational planning range only, not a quote or binding offer. An on-site review, final scope, and material selections determine the price. Ranges last reviewed 2026-09-28.

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Using a planning range well

Installed, not labor-only

Ranges marked installed include labor and typical materials. Labor-only pricing and owner-supplied materials are quoted separately and are not comparable to these totals.

Colorado conditions

Expansive clay soils, frost depth, snow load, and jurisdiction review times all move Front Range pricing. Sites with rock, steep grades, or tight access land at the high end or above.

Budget a contingency

Hold 10–15% for remodels and older homes where conditions behind walls or under ground are unknown until work starts. See our Colorado cost-to-build guide for more detail.

Questions

Cost calculator FAQ

Is the calculator a quote?

No. It is an educational planning range. Final pricing depends on an on-site review, the specified scope, and material selections, and is set only in a written estimate.

Why do some services say quote required?

Foundation excavation, heavily wooded clearing, deep trenching, complex driveways, mountain sites, and frameless glazing vary too much by site or design to give an honest range online. We still list what drives the cost.

Do the ranges include materials?

Yes, ranges marked installed include labor and typical materials. They exclude permits, engineering, tax, and unforeseen conditions unless listed.

How current are these figures?

Planning ranges were last reviewed 2026-09-28 for the Colorado Front Range. Material prices move, so treat them as a starting point.

Can I send my estimate to you?

Yes. The request button carries your selected service and inputs into the estimate form so you do not retype them.