Shelby County
Dirt removal and grading delivery in Calera, AL
Revised October 2026
Get rid of a pile, strip a lot, spread what you ordered, fix the grade. Delivered to Camden Cove, Savannah Pointe, Timberline and the rest of Calera.
Haul-off jobs in Calera are pool digs, footing spoil, and lots that were graded toward the house instead of away from it. Clean clay is cheap to get rid of because other jobs want it as fill. Dirt mixed with roots, stumps or concrete costs more. A regrade around Camden Cove usually runs a half day to a day of skid steer time.
Dirt removal and grading jobs in Calera
Calera is named from the Spanish word for quarry, and the city sits on thick limestone that is still quarried on its edges. The land is flat to gently rolling with red clay and chert over limestone, and sinkholes are possible in the karst areas. Buxahatchee Creek and smaller branches hold water after storms. Most housing is in newer subdivisions built on cleared, graded ground where settling and poor backyard drainage are common.
What it is for
- Hauling off the spoil from a pool, basement or footing dig
- Stripping and removing an old lawn or a bad layer of fill
- Spreading and leveling delivered dirt
- Regrading a yard so water runs away from the house
This is not junk removal. Dirt mixed with construction debris, concrete or trash is a different job and a different price; say what is in the pile.
Getting the truck in
Newer HOA subdivisions with standard streets and easy I-65 access; rural lots toward Chilton County are on gravel drives.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to haul off dirt?
Around Birmingham, $150 to $500 per truckload including loading, depending on access and whether the dirt is clean. A pool dig is usually three to six loads.
Can I get rid of dirt for free?
Sometimes. Clean clay fill is wanted by people building pads, and a hauler who has a job nearby may take it cheap. It still costs money to load and haul. Dirt with roots or debris in it is never free.
Can a dump truck reach my spot in Calera?
Newer HOA subdivisions with standard streets and easy I-65 access; rural lots toward Chilton County are on gravel drives. Say what the access is like on the quote form and the price will allow for the right size truck.
What does dirt removal and grading cost delivered to Calera?
Typical dirt removal and grading prices for Calera are in Table 1 above: $150 to $500 per load. The delivered price depends on how far the yard or quarry is from your address, so ask for a quote with your zip.
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