Most of the ground under Clermont is sand, which matters for a pool dig: Angi prices sand separately from ordinary dirt and rock.
Prices
| Item | Angi |
|---|---|
| National average dig | $2,500 |
| Typical range | $500 to $3,020 |
| Sand | $8 to $40 per cubic yard |
| Dirt | $8 to $25 per cubic yard |
| Hauling (Orlando) | $10 to $30 per cubic yard |
Angi's table puts a 14 by 28 foot pool at 87 cubic yards. At $8 to $40 a yard for sand, that's about $700 to $3,480 to dig, by our arithmetic; Angi notes labor makes up about 80 percent of a typical job.
On a slope
On a hillside lot, the pool usually needs a level pad first, which means grading before the dig. See lot grading.
Florida's pool law
Final inspection of a new home pool requires one of five safety options in Florida Statutes 515.27. Most people think of the fence, which 515.29 sets at a minimum of 4 feet on the outside, with a self-closing, self-latching gate swinging away from the water. The alternatives are a safety cover, loud (85 dB) alarms on house doors and windows facing the pool, doors that close and latch themselves with the release 54 inches or higher, or an in-water alarm meeting ASTM F2208.
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 it cost to dig a pool in sand?
Angi's 2026 guide lists $8 to $40 per cubic yard for sand.
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