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16 *The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Placerville, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.
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Last update on April 16, 2026
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The job was completed on time. The work area was always clean, and when he was done he cleaned up the additional dirt. He is very easy to work with. We are putting in an above ground pool and needed ground leveling. He did a really great job."
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Offers commercial services
"Sloped yard needed to be flattened and also terraced for new vineyard. This included excavation/removal of existing soil, new soil that was then used to create terraced beds, and install of rock and decomposed granite along with french drains and retaining walls"
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"JAG Excavation and Paving did a great job, they were timely and stayed within budget. I will recommend them to everyone. They are truly professional."
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great work and very reasonable"
+10
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
+1
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did great work. He was very easy to work with and kept a very clean site. I recomended him to 2 other friends."
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Craig is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and a hard worker. I would honestly recommend him to anyone looking for that type of work."
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Did a great job. Also gave suggestions that were very good!"
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
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 custom 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.
Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"During a house purchase US Trenchless came out and scoped the main sewer line. They gave me a detailed report. They also gave me a quote to replace the line. After doing some comparison shopping US Trenchless beat a competitors low bid by 10%. The work was done on time and professionally. I would recommend them and use them again. Ross and Tim were great."
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