Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Trenton, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Trenton, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Trenton

M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro

M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022


TN Earthmoving

4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro

TN Earthmoving

4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024


Avatar for ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro

ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022


Avatar for Southern Site Solutions

Southern Site Solutions

5.00(
1
)

Southern Site Solutions

5.00(
1
)
1 years of experience

Southern Site Solutions 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.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025

Southern Site Solutions 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.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025


Avatar for Tri - County Contractors, LLC

Tri - County Contractors, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Tri - County Contractors, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all of our projects. Here at Tri - County Contractors we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"My experience was wonderful. Always answered the phone. Kept me in the loop. And actually was cheaper than the estimate he gave me. So that shows me he is a honest guy."

Cody B on May 2022

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all of our projects. Here at Tri - County Contractors we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"My experience was wonderful. Always answered the phone. Kept me in the loop. And actually was cheaper than the estimate he gave me. So that shows me he is a honest guy."

Cody B on May 2022


Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management, Provides reliable, efficient, & environmentally land clearing & timber services that exceed client expectations. We combine modern equipment, skilled operators, & strategic planning to handle projects of any scale from residential & commercial properties.

"Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management did an outstanding job on my property. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They handled everything from brush removal to timber management with real skill and attention to detail. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the entire area clean and organized throughout the project. The results were better than I expected. My land is cleared, leveled, and ready for the next step, all thanks to their hard work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced crew that delivers top-quality results, I highly recommend Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management. Exceptional service from start to finish."

Carolyn B on November 2025

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management, Provides reliable, efficient, & environmentally land clearing & timber services that exceed client expectations. We combine modern equipment, skilled operators, & strategic planning to handle projects of any scale from residential & commercial properties.

"Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management did an outstanding job on my property. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They handled everything from brush removal to timber management with real skill and attention to detail. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the entire area clean and organized throughout the project. The results were better than I expected. My land is cleared, leveled, and ready for the next step, all thanks to their hard work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced crew that delivers top-quality results, I highly recommend Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management. Exceptional service from start to finish."

Carolyn B on November 2025


Avatar for 5 Starr Farms & Land Management LLC

5 Starr Farms & Land Management LLC

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

5 Starr Farms & Land Management LLC

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at 5 Starr Farms & Land Management LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Prompt communication, good pricing, great quality work. 10/10 recommend."

Mikayla J on August 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at 5 Starr Farms & Land Management LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Prompt communication, good pricing, great quality work. 10/10 recommend."

Mikayla J on August 2023


Avatar for BH Contracting Inc

BH Contracting Inc

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

BH Contracting Inc

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
53 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025



High Tide Land Management, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

Showing 1-10 of 49
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

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.

The Trenton, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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

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"