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Last update on July 19, 2025
Excavation pros in Chatham
Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]
"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"
Mike C on November 2024
Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]
"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"
Mike C on November 2024
At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations
"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"
Oliver S on April 2025
At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations
"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"
Oliver S on April 2025
Excavating - Over 20 years experience - Plumbing -
Excavating - Over 20 years experience - Plumbing -
Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.
"Anthony was fantastic. 10/10 great service great personality."
Lois v on June 2025
Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.
"Anthony was fantastic. 10/10 great service great personality."
Lois v on June 2025
We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.
We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.
Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!
Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!
Family owned and operated full service landscape contractor. We have been doing business in Central N.J since 1977. All our work is done in house with our own crew, out work is never subcontracted.
Family owned and operated full service landscape contractor. We have been doing business in Central N.J since 1977. All our work is done in house with our own crew, out work is never subcontracted.
With 4 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."
Arnold M on December 2022
With 4 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."
Arnold M on December 2022
Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC, does everything from custom home building and remodeling to small commercial build outs. We offer quality, professionalism and competitive pricing for every job, regardless of project size. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC, looks forward to making your dream a reality.
"We had hired Joseph and Sons to correct a deteriorating foundation on our home. He was fast, proposed a solution, spent time to explain the solution, and did excellent work. Highly recommended. "
Chris C on June 2025
Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC, does everything from custom home building and remodeling to small commercial build outs. We offer quality, professionalism and competitive pricing for every job, regardless of project size. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC, looks forward to making your dream a reality.
"We had hired Joseph and Sons to correct a deteriorating foundation on our home. He was fast, proposed a solution, spent time to explain the solution, and did excellent work. Highly recommended. "
Chris C on June 2025
At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.
"YES, AND THEN SOME"
richard b on May 2024
At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.
"YES, AND THEN SOME"
richard b on May 2024
FAQs for excavation projects in Chatham, NJ
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
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.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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