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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Morris - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
4.9(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Morris, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Versatile Excavating recently repaired my long gravel driveway and did an excellent job. Dave Roberts explained what he would do and told me how much it would cost. Then he came when he said he would and was very cooperative with other contractors on the site. We agreed on the boundary lines for the driveway, he marked them and then followed them exactly!! Then he billed my for less than his estimate because it "didn't require as much materials" which I never would have known. I highly recommend Versatile Excavating Service which we found on Home Advisor."
 Trucking
 Land Clearing
 Sidewalks
 Septic Systems
 Brick Pavers

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Precision Landscaping and Excavating
Precision Landscaping and Excavating
4.2(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morris, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First of all Rob was incredibly responsive. Came out promptly when first contacted and I had a quote the next day. Started job the day promised and he and Tasha did a great job transforming my ugly bank into a beautiful retaining wall with steps and paved walk. Also redid my gravel driveway. There were multiple areas where I felt he went above and beyond the work quoted. Would definitely recommend and use again. A pleasure to work with"
 Landscaping Projects
New Walkways
 New Retaining Wall
 Before and After Wall
 Before

+52

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Husky Masonry And Paving
Husky Masonry And Paving
4.9(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Morris, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They removed all of my old stone on the patio and walkways, replaced it with new stone and made my outdoor space look incredible, I would gladly recommend them to anyone, and would definitely hire them again, the workers were very professional, and went above and beyond to satisfy their customer. Thank You Husky Masonry And Pavers you guys are the best."
Patios Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project
Patios Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+17

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for KNL CONSTRUCTOR LLC
KNL CONSTRUCTOR LLC
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Morris, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

*****Call Today for an Estimate @ 475-279-4864***** With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Pavers
Pavers
Concrete Border
Concrete Border
Bluestone

+2

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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