Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Covington, IN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Covington, IN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY COVINGTON, IN HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.9
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon11
    Verified excavation services reviews

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Covington, IN

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Covington, IN 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 Covington, IN 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 March 31, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Covington

Avatar for Rock Solid Excavation LLC
Rock Solid Excavation LLC
New to Angi

Serving Covington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Rock Solid Excavation LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Gravel parking area
Gravel parking area
Gravel parking area
Gravel parking area
Moving a concrete slab

+71

Response time6 hrs
Request Quote
Avatar for Pickett's Handyman Service
Pickett's Handyman Service
4.6(
60
)

Serving Covington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called Will to have my septic pipes replaced he came out quoted me 8 hrs and a price finished it in half the time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for NS Excavating LLC
NS Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
)

Serving Covington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NS Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

2023 Pond
2023 Pond
2023 Pond
2023 Pond
2023 Pond

+29

Response time50 mins
Request Quote
Avatar for King Outdoor Services, LLC
King Outdoor Services, LLC
4.0(
53
)

Serving Covington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darrin does and amazing job with the landscaping at our commercial property. Super reliable, responsive and knows what he is doing. Completely satisfied with his work and looking forward to many more years of working together."
LAWN CARE
start of project
one of the before pictures
Before
Installing

+50

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 34
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The Covington, IN 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

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"