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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Tarzana - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Encore Builders, Inc.
Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We rebuilt our house after the Woolsey fire and so we now have a lot of experience working with local contractors. These guys are the best! Brandon and Oz worked with us all the way and their workers did an great job."
Turf
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Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rainforestla, Inc.
Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."
wood retaining wall
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+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
KP Earthwork & Paving
3.6(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken is very knowledgeable and professional. My backyard was not draining well in the last rain after a garage extension. He graded the soil and built a paving stone walkway. When I couldn't find anyone to put sods on the soil, he took on the job and did a great job. I am very happy with the work."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mor Construction, Inc.
Mor Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have only great things to say about Mor--friendly, efficient, honest, and economical. Mor is also very knowledgable about the permitting process. Our project with Mor was demolition of a residential property not worth rehabbing. They guided us through a difficult application process with the city that included numerous delays on the city's part. When the time came for demolition, Mor was fast, efficient, and handled the cleanup promptly and capably. I would recommend Mor without hesitation for a similar project. If mine was an indication of the quality of their other work areas, your project will be in the best of hands!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NYM, Inc.
NYM, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+5

Response time1 hour
J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC \n \nHere at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
Avatar for SES Builders inc
SES Builders inc
5.0(
97
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Tarzana, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I heard about SES from my friend. He did last year a kitchen remodeling project with them. I wanted to renovate 2 bathrooms, so I called them right away and got 4 more quotes. I felt more comfortable with SES and decided to do the project with them. The result came out greater than I imagined. Thank you guys"
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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