There's no published price list for Fort Myers. Angi's Tampa guide is the nearest Florida metro data we found; national guides from Lawn Love, Angi and HomeAdvisor fill in the rest.
| Work | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation, typical job | $916 to $4,033 (average $2,475) | Angi, Tampa |
| Operated machine | $105 to $255 per hour | Angi, Tampa |
| Land clearing | $1,565 to $4,520 | Lawn Love, national |
| Heavily forested land | $3,300 to $5,600 per acre | Lawn Love, national |
| Tree removal | $385 to $1,070 per tree | Lawn Love, national |
| Stump removal | $130 to $350 per stump | Lawn Love, national |
| Grading and leveling | $405 to $6,560 | Angi, Tampa |
| Hauling | $10 to $30 per cubic yard | Angi, Tampa |
| Pool dig | $500 to $3,020 | Angi, national |
| Trenching | $5 to $12 per foot | HomeAdvisor, national |
What moves the price here
- Trees versus brush. Lawn Love's per-acre range runs from $580 for light cover to $5,600 for heavy forest.
- Debris. Hauling, chipping or a burn authorization each cost differently.
- Wet ground. Angi's Tampa guide notes summer storms can saturate sites and make access harder.
- Permits. Wetland and stormwater permits apply on some lots. Angi's Tampa guide lists surveys and permits at $55 to $555 combined.
Context
Fort Myers' median owner-occupied home value was $384,500 for 2020 to 2024 (Census QuickFacts). A $2,475 job, Angi's Tampa average, would be about 0.6 percent of that, by our arithmetic.
Sources
- Angi: How much does excavation cost in Tampa, FL? (updated June 16, 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: Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers?
We don't have Fort Myers data. Angi's Tampa guide lists $916 to $4,033 for a typical job, with a $2,475 average.
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