Excavation contractors move earth to prepare a property for construction and landscaping. They dig foundations and basements, grade sites for drainage, clear land and dig trenches for utilities.
Common excavation services include:
Hire an excavation contractor when a project needs heavy equipment to dig, level or clear land. Sewer line repairs and yard drainage systems have their own specialist categories.
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Bowen & Kron is a Baltimore-based full-service site development contractor founded in 1993 that delivers earthwork, soil modification, demolition, clearing, GPS and modeling services with a focus on bringing projects to completion on time and under budget. Bowen & Kron operates as a family of qualified experts serving commercial and civil site development needs from estimating and business development through project delivery, emphasizing practical, timely execution and local expertise.
Dirt Devil Enterprises is a Baltimore-area construction and site services company that offers excavation, grading, concrete (form, pour, finish), demolition, land/lot clearing, hauling, landscaping, tree removal, water and sewer line work, snow operations, and related site-development services for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Dirt Devil Enterprises positions the company as a turnkey contractor capable of managing projects from site preparation through final grade with laser-grading capability, modern equipment, and a customer-focused approach, and the business is led by owner Devin Burs who maintains close involvement in project delivery.
Donald Excavating, Inc. is a Baltimore-based excavation and demolition contractor that provides commercial and residential demolition, site work, grading and trenching, water and sewer line installation and repair, duct bank installation, stormwater management, and utility line services. Donald Excavating, Inc. is licensed to operate in Maryland, holds pre-qualifications in Baltimore City and surrounding counties, and positions the company as a full-service site contractor capable of managing utility and wastewater projects and complex site development with credentialed, locally focused expertise.
EEC Excavation, Inc. is a site utilities and general contracting firm founded in 2009 that provides domestic water and sewer installation, drainage and storm management, plumbing, excavation, site development, piling/sheeting/bracing, demolition, brick masonry, green construction, and structural concrete services for commercial and residential clients. EEC Excavation, Inc. handles projects from blueprints and planning through utility installation and site completion, operating from Dundalk, Maryland with a focus on reliable, practical execution and experienced leadership.
Monumental Paving & Excavating, Inc. is a Baltimore-based paving and excavating contractor that provides asphalt paving, site excavation and grading, underground utilities, concrete and site-development services for commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects. The company operates from Edison Highway in Baltimore and maintains a focus on delivering quality paving, utility installation, and earthwork solutions using experienced crews and specialized equipment; the company website is currently under construction and the office can be reached by phone at 410-675-0555.
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An excavation contractor uses equipment such as excavators, skid steers and dozers to dig foundations, grade land, clear vegetation, trench for utilities and haul or bring in soil and fill.
Yes. Underground utilities should be marked before excavation, typically by calling 811 in the United States. Ask the contractor who will make the request and how private lines, such as irrigation or septic, will be located.
Ask about equipment and experience with similar sites, how they will handle drainage and erosion control, and whether permits are needed. Confirm insurance and get a written scope that covers hauling and restoration.
Cost depends on the volume of soil moved, soil and rock conditions, site access, slope, hauling distances, disposal or fill material, erosion control and permit requirements.
Mark property lines and planned structures, request utility locates, and remove vehicles and items from the work area. Ask how lawns, driveways and nearby landscaping will be protected or restored.