Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Ship Bottom, NJ

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Ship Bottom, NJ?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SHIP BOTTOM, NJ HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon16
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Ship Bottom

Avatar for Alterio Construction LLC
Alterio Construction LLC
4.3(
21
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ship Bottom, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an old refrigerator, microwave and some other things to be removed from my backyard. Robert was the original guy I I contacted. We talked pricing and then arranged a Time for pickup. Vinny was the worker that came out on time I may add he introduced himself and got straight to work it took him about not even 15 minutes to get all the stuff on the trailer. We talked for a bit and he informed me that they were a construction company that also did repairs and to keep them in mind if I ever needed anything which I will I've added them to my contact list. I think Robert and Vinny are phenomenal guys. They were both professional and friendly at the same time. I gave them five stars but that really not enough to describe how they made me feel like a special and valued customer. So this is my personal rating; 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Satisfaction! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Friendliness! 👍🏼👍🏻👍👍🏾👍🏽👍🏿 Getting the job done!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Turf Yard & Home Maintenance, LLC
Home Turf Yard & Home Maintenance, LLC
3.7(
121
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ship Bottom, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan really cares and no matter how picky I was he complete endulged me. Work looks great and we are getting a lot of compliments. They worked with us to develope a long term phased plan for the front and back yard."
 Pond with waterfall
 Deck Staining
Lawn Care
Hardscaping Projects
 Lawn Care

+67

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Ebanks Enterprises
Ebanks Enterprises
4.2(
40
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ship Bottom, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meant to write this review a while ago, but I wanted to make sure I did since the work was exceptional. I had hired another contractor to remodel one of my bathrooms, but like the stories that many people have experienced, that contractor did not end up finishing the job. Laz came in, was professional and was always on time. He provided me a fair quote and got the job done. He always came by to check on the workers, made sure things were being done right, inspected the work closely and if something wasn't right, he pointed it out and made sure it was corrected. Even as the work went on, I had some other things I needed to have done in the house, some siding replaced, staining the front door. Everything came out great, and the bathroom was finished and is amazing. I would absolutely use Ebanks again, since when you do find someone reliable and the work is good, you don't need to continue to search."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+11

Recommended by87%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 96
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

The Ship Bottom, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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