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Last update on September 19, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Santa Ynez - Updated Nov 2026

Affordable Construction Services
4.8(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Daniel for some mudslide excavating work. Job went well. He was prompt and reliable. Done on time. Would recommend."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar Landscaping contracting was honest, timely, and efficient! They were professional and completed all the work we discussed and met our expectations. The crew were wonderful to work with! Looks great! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Essential Landscapes Inc.
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Customers say: True professional

"Jorge and his team were very fast and efficient as well as being on time. His team will continue with our monthly maintenance."
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+21

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My friend recently had some work done at his house and recommended him. I called and told him what I was looking to do and he was honest and told me how I could save money and do it myself. walked me through the process and told me who to call with the city and approximate time frames. You don't come across this type of "good people" too often these days. I highly recommend Wilber Construction. Randy will be my first call in the future for any type of construction work. Thanks Randy!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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1st Demo, Inc.
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had two sheds on my property demolished, they emptied the sheds, got rid of everything, they demolished the sheds and got rid of all of that as well. They did a super job, they were on time, worked steadily and completely,cleaned up all of the debris, were friendly and kept me up to date on what was going on. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wanted quality and honest service."
It is not done until clean
careful removals
Every detail is important
Roof removal
Same day progress

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Transcend Demolition
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic very professional and quick ! Great price worth every penny."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Tree Care & Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were gracious, hospitable, did what they sad on time, always communicate with us along the way, and very high touch in terms of their work. I would use them again."
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tatum Asphalt
4.7(
24
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Tatum just completed a job at my home. Very very professional. Did an amazing job. Cleaned up all around my home. Workers were friendly. I would highly recommend them for any asphalt job you might have."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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