Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Manchester, CT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Manchester, CT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY MANCHESTER, CT HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon31
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Manchester

Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
4.9(
14
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam was very responsive and provided a quote right away. He and his team worked quickly to remove post-moving trash and cardboard from our basement, and event swept up the basement when everything was out. I definitely recommend American Junk Removal and would use them again if they needs arises."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Outdoor Living LLC
New England Outdoor Living LLC
5.0(
7
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I recently had a paver walkway installed, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! From start to finish, Nathan was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. He took the time to make sure everything was done right, and it really shows in the final result. The walkway completely transformed the look of our space — clean, beautiful, and built to last. He showed up on time, kept everything neat, and was great to work with throughout the whole process. If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, I highly recommend New England Outdoor Living. Quality work like this is hard to come by!"
Logo
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+17

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
5.0(
10
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent excavation company! The team was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. They completed the job on schedule, maintained great communication throughout the project, and delivered high-quality work with attention to detail. The site was kept organized, and they handled every aspect of the excavation safely and efficiently. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable excavation contractor and would gladly work with them again."
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Stamped Concrete

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MLG Home Solutions LLC
MLG Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

MLG Home Solutions LLC specializes in paver patios, landscape design & installation, and full home renovation projects — kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and general contracting — for homeowners across Vernon, CT and the Greater Hartford area (Manchester, Ellington, Tolland, South Windsor, East Windsor, East Hartford, West Hartford, Glastonbury, and New Britain).\n\nWe're a fully licensed (CT HIC #0700224) and insured contractor team with a 5.0-star rating on Angi. From a backyard patio built for entertaining to a full basement finish, we handle every stage of the project — accurate estimates, clear timelines, and quality craftsmanship from start to finish.\n\nWe also provide lawn care, mulch installation, and snow removal for clients who want one trusted team for the whole property.

Landscape & Walkway
Lawn Care CT
Paver walkway
Mulch installation
Residential lawn

+3

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

329 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 135
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The Manchester, CT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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