Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Hawley, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Hawley, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Hawley, MN

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Hawley, MN 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 Hawley, MN 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 January 06, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Hawley

Avatar for KCI Construction, LLC

KCI Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro

KCI Construction, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Isaac 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.

Isaac 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.

Dan Richter Construction LLC

5.00(
4
)

Dan Richter Construction LLC

5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service General Contractor building new custom homes and garages, and remodels. We also build to your plans or ours. We will also do small jobs and subcontracting to other contractors for the do-it-yourself homeowner/contractor.

We are a full service General Contractor building new custom homes and garages, and remodels. We also build to your plans or ours. We will also do small jobs and subcontracting to other contractors for the do-it-yourself homeowner/contractor.

Avatar for Nick's Tree & Landscape

Nick's Tree & Landscape

4.20(
5
)

Nick's Tree & Landscape

4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

Avatar for KEITH DREWES EXCAVATING

KEITH DREWES EXCAVATING

5.00(
1
)

KEITH DREWES EXCAVATING

5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Keith Drewes Excavating LLC has over 40 years of experience as an excavating contractor. We are the 3rd generation of excavating contractors. The best words to describe our company are honest, dependable, and consistent; showing up when scheduled with awesome communication.

Keith Drewes Excavating LLC has over 40 years of experience as an excavating contractor. We are the 3rd generation of excavating contractors. The best words to describe our company are honest, dependable, and consistent; showing up when scheduled with awesome communication.

Wangen Excavating

5.00(
1
)

Wangen Excavating

5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wangen Excavating is here to provide quality service to the Austin and Albert Lea area. We specialize in septic tank inspections and replacements. There's no job to big or too small for us to tackle.

Wangen Excavating is here to provide quality service to the Austin and Albert Lea area. We specialize in septic tank inspections and replacements. There's no job to big or too small for us to tackle.

Avatar for Shepard Excavating & Septic Service

Shepard Excavating & Septic Service

5.00(
1
)

Shepard Excavating & Septic Service

5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

For complete excavation, septic installation and maintenance, land clearing, and demolition services, you need to work with us.

For complete excavation, septic installation and maintenance, land clearing, and demolition services, you need to work with us.

Showing 1-10 of 28
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The Hawley, MN 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"