Pool excavation costs $1,500 to $5,000 in soft soil and $15,000 to $20,000 where the dig hits boulders, hardpan or rock ledge, by HomeGuide's national 2026 figures. Pools are less common in Cheyenne than shop and barn pads, which we build far more often.
The costs quoted on this page are national ranges published by HomeGuide, and none of them is our price. Frost depth, caliche, swelling clay, access and the long hauls of rural Wyoming all change a Cheyenne job. We read the HomeGuide pages in October 2026.
What does it cost to dig an inground pool in Cheyenne?
Digging an inground pool costs $1,500 to $5,000 in soft soil with no obstructions, in HomeGuide's pool section; the table on the same page shows $1,000 to $5,000. Hard access, caliche or rock push it to $15,000 to $20,000. Building the full pool runs $25,000 to $100,000.
Will my pool builder dig the hole, or should an excavating contractor?
Usually the pool builder schedules the dig, often with an excavating contractor under them. You can hire us directly, but the hole must match the pool builder's layout and depths, so the two agree before digging.
How long does a pool dig take in Wyoming ground?
A pool dig takes one to three days in ordinary soil. Caliche or frozen ground adds time. HomeGuide puts small jobs at 1 to 3 days and rocky ones at 3 weeks or more.
Is hauling away the pool dirt included in the pool excavation price?
Hauling away the pool dirt may or may not be included, so ask. A pool makes many loads of soil, and HomeGuide puts removal at $140 to $230 per cubic yard or $1,400 to $2,300 per load. On acreage, the soil can often be spread on site.
What does filling in an old pool cost on a Wyoming lot?
For pool fill-ins, HomeGuide has no price at all. The job is breaking out or punching the shell, filling the hole with clean material in compacted layers (fill dirt is $5 to $25 per cubic yard) and grading the top. Check with the city or county first, and keep compaction records if you plan to build on the spot.
What if there is caliche, rock or soft soil where the pool goes?
Caliche or rock where the pool goes slows the dig and raises the cost, and soft or wet soil may need over-digging and a compacted base. HomeGuide notes that hitting rock can add $15,000 to $20,000 or more. Put a rate for those surprises in the contract before digging starts.
What does it cost to prepare ground for a home addition in Cheyenne?
Preparing ground for a home addition is grading plus foundation work: HomeGuide lists grading for new construction or an addition at $1,000 to $5,000 and foundation excavation at $1,500 to $10,000, with no separate addition line. Footings for an addition must reach the same frost depth as the house and tie in the way the plans show.
What does a garage, shop, barn or arena pad cost to dig and level?
A garage, shop or pole barn pad costs about $1,000 to $2,500 to excavate and compact, using HomeGuide's driveway, patio and deck pad figures. Large shop, barn and riding arena pads on Ranchettes acreage often need topsoil stripped, fill brought in and a raised, crowned surface so melt water drains off.
Want a price for your own place? Call or text (307) 317-7006, and after a site visit we put the scope and the cost on paper.