Top-rated excavation pros.

Best excavation pros near Old Saybrook, CT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Old Saybrook, CT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY OLD SAYBROOK, CT HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon19
    Verified excavation services reviews

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Old Saybrook - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Integrity Enterprises, LLC
Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
51
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris is a wonderful Contractor. He arrived when he said he would and he made the front door and storm door look absolutely beautiful. His work is impeccable! Plus the fact he is easy to talk to and he explained any questions I had. I am very impressed with his knowledge and workmanship! If you ever need work done, you can trust that Chris will take care of you!"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Outdoor Property Services, LLC
Outdoor Property Services, LLC
4.7(
155
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We received educated options a quote for saving 3 aged trees & best care to trim, maintain extensive, older hedges. A team of 6/7 was dispatched to thoroughly complete all promised + additional services in lawn care. Not an inch left "unturned". Surprise was a custom wooden arch created on site to support a large weakened branch! A sweet entrance walkway touch. All completed in one long, very high temp day, and no complaints from work team, nor us. Highly recommend, owners Bill & Lynn, Team lead, Jason, and all the supporting cast, know their business well!"
Snow Plowing
Snow Plowing
Snow Blowing
Lawn Mowing
Leaf Blowing

+2

Response time2 days
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Braley & Finnegan, LLC
Braley & Finnegan, LLC
4.8(
89
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our shrubs had suffered more than the usual winter damage, so we asked Braley & Finnegan to do more than the usual pruning and replacement. They also weeded and mulched all our gardens. Pat Braley responded promptly to my e-mail and scheduled the work to fit our schedule; and his partner Griffin Finnegan, by appointment, walked around with my wife to discuss details. All work was done promptly and well."
Gardens, Sod, total yard makeover!
Blue Stone Walk way + Gardens
After
Marina View
Spa Entrance

+13

Response time40 mins
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for AA Outdoor Services, LLC
AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Old Saybrook, 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
...
Showing 1-10 of 85
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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The Old Saybrook, CT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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