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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Clayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Custom Cuts Construction
Custom Cuts Construction
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this company. Evan did an excellent job correcting an issue that a previous contractor made when removing trees from my backyard. The price to remove the steep slope and level my backyard was very reasonable. Evan was very responsive, on time, and informed me what needed to be done throughout the entire process. The foundation of my home is no longer in jeopardy, due to this company. They saved me thousands in costly repairs to my basement. I wish there was an option to leave 10 stars, because that?s what this company should receive. I plan on hiring Evan again for more work."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Medina and Son Excavating LLC
Medina and Son Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are 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.

Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
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RAPID PATIOS LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike has a great team with Pablo and the men who do the work. The team put in some long days to get it done and the patio, walkway and garbage can pad look beautiful. Everything was done with consideration in the process and at the end the clean up was neat and tidy. The price was fair and competitive and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to install a patio with pavers."
Pad and Stoop 1
Pad and Stoop 2
Porch / Walkway
Front Steps/Walkway
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Father and Sons Junk Removal / Demolition
Father and Sons Junk Removal / Demolition
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Debris removal, laminated floors removal , clean-outs , fill up 40 yards and below dumpsters. We do not haul away out of Blackwood NJ and surrounding areas. Focuses on providing optimum quality in various cleanings services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our 20 years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. You call we service.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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