Excavation
Professional excavation services for drainage installations and grading.
Best For
- Drainage system installations
- Yard regrading for better drainage
- Creating swales or berms
- Correcting negative grade near foundations
- Preparing sites for other drainage work
About Excavation
Many drainage solutions require excavation—digging trenches for French drains, creating swales to redirect surface water, or regrading areas to improve drainage flow. We have the equipment and experience to handle excavation for residential drainage projects.
Whether you need a small trench for a downspout line or more extensive digging for a full French drain system, we manage the excavation carefully to minimize disruption to your yard and existing landscaping.
Our excavation services are typically part of a larger drainage project, but we also do standalone grading work to correct drainage issues caused by improper slopes or settled soil.
What's Included
- Site evaluation and planning
- Utility marking coordination
- Excavation with appropriate equipment
- Soil removal or redistribution
- Rough and finish grading
- Site cleanup
Our Process
How we approach excavation projects from start to finish.
Planning
We assess the site, mark utilities, and determine the scope of excavation needed.
Excavation
We dig trenches, remove soil, or regrade areas according to the project plan.
Installation
If part of a drainage project, we install pipes, gravel, or other components.
Restoration
We backfill, grade the surface, and clean up the site.
Excavation FAQs
Common questions about this service.
Will excavation damage my lawn?
There will be some disruption, but we work to minimize it. We use appropriately sized equipment and restore the surface after work is complete. Most lawns recover within a few weeks to a couple months.
What about underground utilities?
We coordinate with utility locating services before any excavation. This is a critical safety step that we always complete before digging.
Can you work in tight spaces?
Yes. We have equipment of various sizes and can hand-dig when necessary to work in areas with limited access.
What happens to the excavated soil?
Depending on the project, soil may be used for backfill, spread elsewhere on your property, or hauled away. We'll discuss this during planning.
Related Services
Other drainage solutions that might help with your property.
French Drains
Subsurface drainage systems that redirect water away from foundations and low areas.
Buried Gutter Downspouts
Underground downspout extensions that move roof water away from your foundation.
Stormwater Management
Comprehensive drainage solutions to control and redirect rainwater across your property.
Ready to Discuss Excavation?
Contact us to schedule a site visit. We'll evaluate your drainage situation and recommend the best approach for your property.