Top-rated excavation pros.

Best excavation pros near Hancock, NH

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Hancock, NH?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY HANCOCK, NH HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.9
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon15
    Verified excavation services reviews

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hancock - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Smitty's  Landscaping, LLC
Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
38
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Seth was great at asking what I was looking for and suggesting ideas for the yard. The work was great & timely matter. Good for their price too. Recommend to others."
After
Before
After
Before
After

+17

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
4.8(
25
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called for a estimate to repair a private rd with two houses on it. He came out in a timely matter and took the time to share what would be the best solution based on his experience. We hired him to build up and grate the driveway/private rd. He showed up during the time frame he said he would and built up and graded the driveway/private rd as well as pitched it so that water wouldnâ t pool. He is just a great guy with a ton of experience to help the customer make the best informed decision. Will use Faulkner for any needs we have in the future hands down."
In process
Drainage Work
Topped and Graded
Completed
Compacted

+24

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
High Bank Excavation & Sitework, LLC
4.3(
15
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was excavation of an overgrown back yard area, with tree cutting and small retaining wall to offset a deep slope. Great job, and very helpful and friendly....very professional."
 Main Walkway - Before
 Regrading back yard
 5 Bedroom Septic System Install
 Main Entry - Before
 Trenching for Sprinkler System

+18

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for IDIG
IDIG
5.0(
3
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Excavation, extensive grading, and backfilling for pre-cast concrete piers to support a new outbuilding. Brian easily handled difficult site conditions with skill. Very professional and the work looks great. Highly recommend !!!"
Driveway Re-slope
Stone Retaining Wall Planter
Stone Retaining Wall Planter
Retaining Wall
Rock Retaining Wall

+18

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alliance company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Owned and operated by Jide Williams, Alliance is a full-service site preparation and excavation company. We specialize in transforming raw land into build-ready sites through expert grading, land clearing, and demolition. Whether you need materials delivered, debris hauled out, or complex tank and stump removal, we provide the heavy equipment and the "lead contractor" expertise to keep your project on schedule and on budget.

Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Process
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 109
Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

The Hancock, NH homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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