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Foundation excavation and digging – fast and affordable

in your area and the surrounding region

Foundation excavation is the professional digging of footings, basements and slabs – residential foundations, garage pads, crawl spaces, deep footings, grade beams and other structural digs that form the base of your build. Don't wait – call now!
55+ customers recommend us
Excavator digging a foundation inside concrete footing forms at a new home site
48h
we usually handle the work right away
11 years
years of experience
55+
satisfied customers
$89
starting price per service call-out
Fast and reliable foundation excavation

What we easily handle

Basement excavation

Grading & site leveling

Trench digging & backfill

Stump and root removal

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Wondering how much your site grading will cost?

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Rainwater pooled against a cracked concrete house foundation after a storm

What foundation excavation do we provide?

Every job below comes with upfront pricing and our satisfaction guarantee.

Full basement excavation

Complete dig-outs for new builds and additions — laid out from your foundation plan, cut square, with the over-dig your crew needs to set forms.

3–5 days for a typical basement dig

Footing trenches to spec

Footings, grade beams and pads dug to the depth and width on the drawings, with clean bottoms ready for rebar. We work off your plans, not eyeballed measurements.

from $150 per small footing or pad

Safe walls on deep digs

Any cut deeper than five feet gets benched, sloped or shored to OSHA rules — no exceptions, no shortcuts.

  • OSHA-compliant benching & sloping
  • Trench boxes for deep utility work
  • Daily inspections on open cuts

Footing drains & waterproofing prep

We install footing drains, gravel and fabric while the hole is still open — the cheapest moment to do it right. Dry basements start at the excavation stage, not after the first flood.

Builder tip: order the soils report before dig day — matching the over-dig to the footing plan can save you a second mobilization fee.

Spoils out, gravel in

Excavated dirt gets hauled the same day it comes out, and base gravel arrives on the return trip. Your site stays workable instead of buried in spoil piles.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Typical signs are pooling water, soggy ground, soil erosion or settling near the foundation.

Yes, we use proven methods and equipment that are safe for your site and surroundings.

Usually 1–2 hours, depending on the depth of the trench and the length of the line run.

Yes. Most site prep and grading jobs are a single call-out backed by our 100% guarantee; for larger development sites we follow up to make sure everything stays stable.

The price depends on the soil type and the scope of the job. We will give you an exact quote in advance.
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Reviews

Client reviews

We ordered a complete job including site grading and a new foundation excavation. Communication was smooth, the work fast and without disruption… We ordered a complete job including site grading and a new foundation excavation. Communication was smooth, the work fast and without disrupting operations.
Michael Brooks
Quick scheduling, professional approach and, above all, a working solution. The grading was done in a short time. I also appreciate the explan… Quick scheduling, professional approach and, above all, a working solution. The grading was done in a short time. I also appreciate the explanation of how to prevent problems in the future.
Sarah W.
Booked them for a grading job and they came out the next day. Friendly, professional and no mess left behind — the lot has drained perfectly ever since.
Tom Carter
We had a footing that needed digging fast and they handled it safely the same afternoon. Great communication and a fair price, highly recommended.
Hannah Jones
Thorough and reliable. The operator explained everything clearly and gave useful tips to stop the problem coming back. Five stars.
John Davis
Great service and, above all, on time
George Mason
A very good experience with foundation excavation. The operator arrived on time, checked everything thoroughly and proposed a suitable procedure. The result was noticeable a… A very good experience with foundation excavation. The operator arrived on time, checked everything thoroughly and proposed a suitable procedure. The result was noticeable after the first visit."
Jane H.
We needed an urgent dig due to a tight build schedule. The response time was great and the approach professional. I recommend them mainly for their… We needed an urgent dig due to a tight build schedule. The response time was great and the approach professional. I recommend them mainly for their reliability.
Anna M.
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