Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Needham, MA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Needham, MA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY NEEDHAM, MA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon91
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Needham

Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.6(
84
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. did an excellent job installing a driveway drainage system at my home. The quality of the materials was commendable, and Michael and the project team executed the work very effectively from start to finish. The team's clear expertise showed through. I highly recommend Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.!"
Basement dig out
Equipment ready
Typical sewer pipe installation ready for backfill
Foundation dig out - ready for forms and concrete pour.
Additional Photos

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
35
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldnâ t be more pleased with the outcome of the two bathrooms that Erick and Tom remodeled. I would highly recommends them for your next project. They are professional,, knowledgeable and courteous . They aim to please and it shows in their work. And their prices are quite reasonable."
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck- before
Repaired deck- before
Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
4.8(
66
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very prompt coming out for an estimate and scheduling/completed the job, but the overall quality of the work was subpar... especially for the price which came out to about $250/hr. I had to spend half a day doing yard work to clean up the things he missed. I would not re-hire DMZ."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Edison for a small 1,000 sq ft backyard landscaping project in South Boston. He did a great job of listening to what I wanted, making recommendations, explaining different aspects of the project and completing it quickly. He neither oversold nor undersold and responded quickly to my questions with detailed suggestions, but always deferring to my decisions in the end. The finished product was very well-done and an amazing newly landscaped backyard."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pro Cut Landscape & Design
Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
189
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent customer service, professional and fair pricing. We use Pro Cut Landscaping for several properties that we manage and we highly recommend them. Bob, the owner is an excellent. We highly recommend them."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time11 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for H&H Landscape Management
H&H Landscape Management
5.0(
135
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin, Lauren and crew were great to work with. We had just installed about 320 feet of fence and we were looking to install new beds that lined the perimeter of the entire backyard and front yard fence and fill them in with shrubs/perennials. We were also interested in introducing some hardscape in the form of a casual patio. Justin and Lauren produced a design document/art that showed the design proposal and listed the proposed shrubs and some beautiful irregular bluestone designs and a boulder feature, and that sold us on the project, so we went forward with it. For the entirety of the project Justin, Lauren and crew were all very approachable and forthright. Early on we identified some items that could cost extra, including some ledge. Justin was able to use his contacts with an excavation company to bring in a heavy duty drill and drill out a lot of ledge, giving us a much more level lawn. They were also able to improvise and use the boulders that got drilled out as a beautify boulder lined retaining wall. They are also now doing tree care service, and were able to prune the trees lining our backyard which was something that we've needed to do for a while and have been dragging out feet on. The crew worked long days and managed to get the project done in a little over 2 weeks, considering how many moving parts there were (irrigation fixes, heavy machinery, excavation, sod installation, shrub and perennial installation and boulder/patio installation), it was pretty awesome that they got done so quickly! I would definitely work with H & H again."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+21

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for StoneWall Landscapes
StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
87
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jerry worked with me to design and install front and backyard gardens with a beautiful stone patio and stone paths. His work is excellent and he knows his materials. He checked in with me along the way about decisions that needed to be made, even though that part was a bit stressful. I also appreciated his team because they were friendly and worked well together (and strong to deal with super rocky soil). We love walking the gardens several times a day and neighbors often stop to admire the beauty of the flowers and trees. We highly recommend Stonewall Pro."
Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone  Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for WS Builders Corp
WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had WS Builders install a cedar privacy fence around the perimeter of our yard. They did an excellent job building the fence to follow a curve in the corner of our property along with a gate on the opposite end. They were very responisve in our initial communications and a professional crew to work with, completeing the job within one day. I would recommend them to anyone."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 279
Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The Needham, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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