Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Big Pine Key, FL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Big Pine Key, FL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Big Pine Key, FL

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Big Pine Key, FL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Big Pine Key, FL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on May 18, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Big Pine Key

Avatar for M & R Painting & Renovations
M & R Painting & Renovations
5.0(
2
)

Serving Big Pine Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing experience with this company! Will be hiring them again soon. My kitchen and deck came out great looking forward to my bathroom remodel once we’re ready."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
Avatar for G.G. Excavations LLC
G.G. Excavations LLC
New to Angi

Serving Big Pine Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I currently work for an I currently work for a construction company and started doing side jobs, including Excavator and skid steer services offered /OSHA 30 certification.

Request Quote
Avatar for Ornelas Lawn & Yard Maintenance, LLC
Ornelas Lawn & Yard Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
10
)

Serving Big Pine Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the vendor you must contact in Marathon and surrounding areas in Florida Keys if you need same day services with some super reasonable prices. The crew is expert in what they do and deliver top notch servcices."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Evolution Excavation
Evolution Excavation
5.0(
1
)

Serving Big Pine Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic contractor! His price was fair and his work was perfect. He responded quickly, was on time… he cleaned up well and I’m very happy with the work they did. Exactly what I wanted. Highly recommended! Thank you Evolution Excavation"
Concrete Driveway
30" HDPE Infiltration System
Concrete Driveway
Drainage System
Concrete Driveway

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for TP Electric
TP Electric
5.0(
4
)

Serving Big Pine Key, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"They were very courteous and professional. They were missing a part to complete the job, so they went to Home Depot and came back and finished the job the same night. Definitely recommend."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 26
Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

The Big Pine Key, FL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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

See all articles