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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Haverhill - Updated Nov 2026

John James Excavating
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John came out to my house and listened to what I wanted done. He and his crew graded and resloped my land and got it ready for me to put in a retaining wall, fence, walkway, stairs and seed. I was more than happy with his work. It took him and his crew about 5 to 6 hours to do the work. I was so happy I had to post the before and after pictures on facebook. You'd never believe it was the same land. Thank you so much."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dags Excavation
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jared was awesome he totally delivered everything he quoted and then some!!! His pricing was fair and as questions came up during the construction phase he expertly problem, solved and offered reasonable solutions. I would highly recommended DAGS excavation For a wide variety of projects. Due to a septic system/repair my backyard was a mess and he came in and fixed the irrigation system regraded the yard installed a new backyard patio and a front patio and hydro seeded the lawn with great care and expertise. I would highly recommend Jared/DAGS excavation for any project you might have for landscaping, Hardscapes irrigation, etc. !!!"
Response time7 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an amazing job replacing approximately 20-30 rotted landscape timbers around my driveway and raised garden bed. Very professional and efficient. Would absolutely use them again"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willow Creek Land Design
4.2(
150
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very thoughtful to our neighbor and stopped blowing leaves until another day due to wind conditions. I would recommend them. They came in under price and the clean up was excellent. I will use them again when the time comes."
Landscape Design & Install
Spring Clean up
Spring Clean up and Mulch Application
Drone view of raised retention wall garden bed
Ground level view

+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Evertrust Landscaping & Tree Care
4.8(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Minor came and gave a free estimate and when he returned a few days later, he was prompt and very professional. When the job was complete he removed all the debris and trucked it away and he left it cleaner than it was before."
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be more impressed with the crew. I fully expected them to need a heavy crane for this job, but they expertly climbed up and took the tree down systematically, branch by branch. Their level of precision and care was incredible—they made sure every single branch came down safely, completely protecting all of our surrounding decorative trees without a scratch. Meticulous, professional, and hardworking from start to finish. A job wonderfully done!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Junior's Landscaping
4.7(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My lawn needed a good dethatching, and when the crew arrived, the lawn was still wet. Instead of rushing the job, they came back later in the day and dethatched it once it had dried — exactly the way it should be done. Most landscapers would not have taken that extra step. They also edged the beds and added fresh mulch and compost. The crew was professional, attentive, and very responsive to my needs throughout the entire project. By far the best job done on my property in years at a fair price."
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+47

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.4(
106
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Haverhill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edgar and his crew tore out the old dilapidated curbing in front of our house, on a steep hill with quite an incline, and replaced it with large pavers/ stones. It looks beautiful. They did a great job. They were polite, respectful, skilled, efficient and neat. They cleaned up as though they were never here, leaving us with just a front yard (wall) to be proud of! We would absolutely hire them again for any masonry projects!!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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