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Last update on August 16, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Richmond - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
5.0(
46
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Left lawn in bad shape. Work related to septic seems OK but not at all satisfied with condition of lawn when they left. A great deal of unevenness and rock all over the place. When asked about it , I was assured it would all settle after the next rain. I expect they had something of Genesis proportions in mind."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Maynard Excavating & Construction
Maynard Excavating & Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Very thorough. I will recommend to anyone who asks."
Concrete Driveways
Concrete Driveways
Concrete Driveways
Concrete Driveways
Concrete Driveways

+8

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Avatar for Goch Quality Construction, LLC
Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job started on time. And finished on time did quite a bit of scraping, and picked up all the paint chips did some repair to the soffits and straightened those out. And took care of the woodwork. Did a good detailed job with making sure the paint didn't get over on the roof drip edge."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&C Masonry & Construction
4.8(
47
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very thorough, came in did prop work, did the work timely, worked with you on better solutions than you though to accomplish what you wanted. These guys are pros, they get it done and it's done right. Already talking about another project for them to do. His crew is young, but experienced. Justin wants the customer to be satisfied with the finished product and will work to see that done."
brick front porch additio
front porch addition
block wall and piers for patio with caps
block wall for patio with stone cap
block wall for patio with piers and caps

+1

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J&M Construction
4.7(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were awesome. Poured a walkway, porch and driveway. Did an awesome job!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for DirtTech, LLC
DirtTech, LLC
5.0(
8
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mitch was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. He took care of the property like it was his own. I will be hiring him again for future projects!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Swords Excavation
Swords Excavation
4.4(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went well and all the work was done and completed in one day"
Landscaping Project
French drain system
Landscaping Project
French drain system
French drain system

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a 35 foot tree removed from the front yard. Completely satisfied in every aspect in fact I had recommended them to three other people within the first week after my work was completed. These are some skilled hard working people who charge a reasonable price. As far as the clean up is concerned I swear the yard was cleaner after they left then before they got there. I will definitely hire again!"
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work

+3

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Avatar for Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC
Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."
2020 John Deere 333g
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Groundbreaking Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleared brush out of fences and cleaned up down trees, did a great job."
Demolition
Demolition
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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