Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Metuchen, NJ

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Metuchen, NJ?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY METUCHEN, NJ HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon32
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Metuchen

Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The original project turned into an emergency project because of a storm that brought down two huge trees. Sage handled the removal of the debris of the fallen limbs and removed the trees. We were impressed with the crew. We will be contacting them for the original project in the near future. They left a very good impression."
Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Long Hill Contracting, LLC
Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
28
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If anyone is looking to get grading and land level I recommend that you use Long Hill Contracting. Dave, who is the owner comes out to your home and does a walk thru. He asks questions on what you are looking to get down. He then present vision of your project with you. The projects turnaround time was very quick. He is extremely professional, project pricing is fair/reasonable and he goes out of his way to work within your budget. Thank you Dave!"
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently bought a house in need of work, my wife and I thought it would be a great idea to do our own projects around the house. Soon enough , we realized we had no idea how to proceed with our outdoor space. He hired Andres general construction, they provided guidance and a great customer service. We are very pleased with the outcome. I will be definitely hiring them again for future projects. Thank you Andres!"
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
41
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The rep, Niles, from this construction company is very friendly and very accommodating. He is also very attentive to details. I also ended up using this company for another home project that I have and will keep them in mind for other future projects. Friendly, dependable, and reliable."
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for EFB Paving and Masonry
EFB Paving and Masonry
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience from start to finish. The crew was on time, easy to work with, and did a really nice job on my concrete repair. Everything turned out exactly how I wanted, and they left the area clean when they were done. I’m very satisfied with the results and would definitely use them again."
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gene immediately responded to our request for a quote and professionally evaluated the project. Lance and his crew carefully carried out the drainage project and regrading, and made improvements to the original plan as they further evaluated the project while it was in progress. When the job was complete, all debris was removed. All around superb customer service!"
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 149
Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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 Metuchen, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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