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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Barnegat - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JWM Landscaping
JWM Landscaping
4.5(
24
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Barnegat, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jacob and staff did such a beautiful job in cleaning up my whole property and bringing it back to life. I am so thankful and would recommend to anyone looking for a new landscaper!!!! Very professional! Thank you ?"
The start of a new front landscape
The start of a new front landscape
The start of a new front landscape
The start of a new front landscape
The start of a new front landscape

+90

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Raluca Cleaning Services, LLC
4.6(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Barnegat, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raluca and her husband deep-cleaned my friend home. Actually, it was way more than a deep-clean. They found grime and dust in spots I had not known existed. The kitchen had seemed beyond hope to me, but after Raluca was done with it, it sparkled!"
Heavy cleaning
Heavy cleaning
Heavy cleaning
Heavy cleaning
Heavy cleaning

+39

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Bonk's Trucking and Grading
4.5(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnegat, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They started on time explained everything that would be done they are experts and professional everything was cleaned uwhen they completed. I highly recommend them. Josh the owner is so plesant to deal with thanks Josh"
Driveway
New Asphalt driveway
New asphalt driveway
Brick paver walkway
New Asphalt driveway

+1

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for DOUBLE TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL SERVICES
DOUBLE TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL SERVICES
4.8(
21
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Barnegat, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This crew is amazing!  My uncle needed to have a tree removed from our
backyard... I'm talking HUGE with many of the biggest limbs leaning over
our neighbors house.  He came over right away and gave a reasonably
priced quote.  I discussed it with my uncle and decided to go ahead and
use his services.  He removed this tree in two days, even with it being
some of the hottest days its been in a while!  His whole crew was
extremely kind and they made sure to clean up very carefully after they
were done. They even took a look at my broken car when they
noticed me filling my radiator with water!  We were thrilled with the
services this crew gave us and would recommend them to anyone.
"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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