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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Montclair - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Village Landscaping and Contracting
Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris communicated well, started the project on time. He was patient, attentive to details. Listened to all requests and explained what can and can't be done and provided the optimum solution. He handles the excavator very well which allowed the job to be completed efficiently with high precision. If you need the job to be done properly and quickly he and his team can deliver."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Montclair, 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 Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, came right away to give me a quote. Started excavation right away with very experienced and friendly folks. Did everything perfectly. A real pleasure to deal with. I wish all other contractors were as good as Mikula! I highly recommend them."
 Arrival on Job
Uncovering Tank
Opening Tank for Cleaning
Grading Property
Job Complete

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
3.6(
15
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very nervous in hiring Blue Dragon Home Repair since I was remodeling my master bathroom and It was going to be my first time working with them. Anthony was so helpful in providing me a detailed plan showcases the estimates, timelines and the work involved in getting my master bathroom remodeled. Him and his team were always on time. The worked fast and most importantly they were very detailed and clean each day they were working on my bathroom. I highly recommend Blue Dragon Home Repair. I so happy I with how beautiful my master bathroom came out. I will always use them for any of my future home remodeling projects! Thank you Anthony and your team for the great work!"
After work was completed
During the Replacement
Before the repair
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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