Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in New Haven, CT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in New Haven, CT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in New Haven

Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
12
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Solid Ground Solutions LLC
Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
7
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick to respond to inquiries about the nature of the work needed. Friendly and communicative, fairly priced, work was done quickly and well. We were grateful to have found this company and worked with them. (Work type = underground electrical conduit and excavation.)"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for General Masonry
General Masonry
4.4(
64
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of the company, Andy and his crew are all talented craftsmen. They refaced our front porch with cobblestones and blue slate and the finished project looks incredible. They are professional and work was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Andy and his team. We would hire them again!"
Untitled Gallery 1
Untitled Gallery 1
Untitled Gallery 1
Untitled Gallery 1
Untitled Gallery 1

+97

Response time3 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
7
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with this company. Prompt initial response and quote. Prompt site inspection. The excavation of underground oil tank was performed within a week, as promised. The work was done expertly and quickly. The hole was filled and grass sowed in. The completely report was delivered by email within 48 hrs as promised. The invoice was in agreement with quote. Excellent work and pleasant crew. I recommend very highly."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AA Outdoor Services, LLC
AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vinny is a very friendly and professional guy who we really enjoyed working with. The quality of his work is excellent- we used him for our sidewalk and refurbishing the rod iron railings. Overall positive experience with him and the final project turned out great! We would definitely recommend him and will be using his services again in future projects."
Driveway in New Haven (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)

+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NV Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
5
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Di Scala General Contractors for many different projects over the years - interior painting, finishing a basement, building a deck, mowing, plowing and most recently a living room renovation. This family room renovation involved tearing out wood paneling, installing drywall, rerouting radiators and building built-in bookcases. The crews are always diligent, careful, clean and polite. I highly recommend Di Scala General Contracting."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lottos Contracting LLC
Lottos Contracting LLC
4.3(
12
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have been pleased with the quality of the work performed on my house and yard by Lotto contracting. They are great to work with and I recommend them. They have removed trees and bushes, washed windows, washed my house, and more."
Paver Walkway
Dumpster Drop
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up Cont.
Finished Work

+3

Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
Avatar for Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.
Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
1
)

Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.

New Septic Tank
Leaching
New Leaching
Response time2 days
...
Showing 1-10 of 114
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The New Haven, CT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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