Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Needles, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Needles, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Needles, CA

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Needles, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Needles, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on August 25, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Needles

Inland Pacific Contractors
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Needles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Inland Pacific Contractors is a veteran company. Being around since 1980 has given us an edge on mastering our craft. Our services include a wide range of residential home improvement such as, New Home Construction, Kitchen, Bath, and Major multiple room renovation. We specialize in fire, smoke, and storm damage. If you have something in need of getting done, we can do it!\n\nIf you desire a professional, top quality job at an affordable price, Inland Pacific Contractors is the right company for you!

Request Quote
Citywide Services
0.0(
2
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Citywide Services is a complete full service, bonded and licensed plumbing, heating, air and electrical company serving the needs of residential, commercial and industrial customers. Each of our technicians have at least 8 years of hands on experience along with continuous education and training. This makes our company the most attractive to work with, knowing the job will get properly fixed the first time, according to the most updated building and safety codes. With years of success and thousands of satisfied customers, we are proud to be 1 of Califonia's only full service plumbing, heating, air conditioning , and electrical companies. We want to make sure you receive the discounted value rate to have all of your plumbing, heating, air conditioning , and electrical needs taken care of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Request Quote
RAZO LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
Request Quote
Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

The Needles, CA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles