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Last update on August 07, 2025
Excavation pros in Short Hills
AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested
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
Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
220 North 14th Street
Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
220 North 14th Street
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested
We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."
Nuno A on August 2024
We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."
Nuno A on August 2024
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
Customers say: Quality work
34 local quotes requested
12 years of experience
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.
"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"
Otis N on February 2021
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.
"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"
Otis N on February 2021
Pipe Works Services Inc
33 River Rd
Pipe Works Services Inc
33 River Rd
Customers say: Quick response
358 local quotes requested
25 years of experience
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.
"Brian Arnold was quick, personable and did excellent work"
Chris A on August 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.
"Brian Arnold was quick, personable and did excellent work"
Chris A on August 2025
C3 Soil & Aggregate
45 S Park Place, Suite 44
C3 Soil & Aggregate
45 S Park Place, Suite 44
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
14 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I contacted Josh at C3 for a quote to prepare and build a flat, level, 18' by 14' base on a slope framed with 3 levels of 6 x 6 timbers to retain 3 individual layers of premium quality aggregate for superior drainage and soil stability. His design was to insure the driest base environment to install a shed that will last far longer than other contractors I spoke with. I couldn't have been happier with my choice of C3. He and his crew were very professional and detailed in the work performed. Always on time and mindful of the surrounding work area and exceptionally detailed in their final cleanup of the site. I would recommend Josh and his company for this type of work and larger projects due to his commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction."
* P on November 2024
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I contacted Josh at C3 for a quote to prepare and build a flat, level, 18' by 14' base on a slope framed with 3 levels of 6 x 6 timbers to retain 3 individual layers of premium quality aggregate for superior drainage and soil stability. His design was to insure the driest base environment to install a shed that will last far longer than other contractors I spoke with. I couldn't have been happier with my choice of C3. He and his crew were very professional and detailed in the work performed. Always on time and mindful of the surrounding work area and exceptionally detailed in their final cleanup of the site. I would recommend Josh and his company for this type of work and larger projects due to his commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction."
* P on November 2024
Shernce Services
375 Fairmount Rd
Shernce Services
375 Fairmount Rd
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
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.
Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
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!
Art's Design, LLC
59 Stonyridge Dr
Art's Design, LLC
59 Stonyridge Dr
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
5 years of experience
With more than 15 yrs of experience, Art's Design LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"I hired Art to help level out my backyard, and unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience. He started the job but left it incomplete and in worse shape than when he began. The yard was left uneven and messy, with piles of dirt scattered around and no clear plan for finishing. Communication was poor throughout, and despite several follow-ups, he never returned to complete the work. I regret hiring him and wouldn?t recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable or thorough job. "
Pegah B on June 2025
With more than 15 yrs of experience, Art's Design LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"I hired Art to help level out my backyard, and unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience. He started the job but left it incomplete and in worse shape than when he began. The yard was left uneven and messy, with piles of dirt scattered around and no clear plan for finishing. Communication was poor throughout, and despite several follow-ups, he never returned to complete the work. I regret hiring him and wouldn?t recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable or thorough job. "
Pegah B on June 2025
Andres General Construccion
121 Netherwood Ave
Andres General Construccion
121 Netherwood Ave
Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
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
J Berlangieri Landscaping Service, LLC
14 Central Place
J Berlangieri Landscaping Service, LLC
14 Central Place
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
J Berlangieri Landscaping Service, LLC, is locally owned and operated, with over 25 years of residential and commercial experience. We have the skills and experience to tackle jobs of all sizes! We keep your vision in mind at all times and pride ourselves on our great customer service! Let us �wow,� you with our quick, reliable, safe and professional touch with any of your lawn care projects. We have both customer and trade references, all available upon request. Our reputation for listening and problem solving precedes us. We have an expert eye for detail and troubleshooting, as well as being able to work out the best solution for the client. So if details matter and you want someone who listens then, we would like you to be our next happy customer! Call for your free estimate today!
"Taking great care of my lawn. "
Henry W on May 2025
J Berlangieri Landscaping Service, LLC, is locally owned and operated, with over 25 years of residential and commercial experience. We have the skills and experience to tackle jobs of all sizes! We keep your vision in mind at all times and pride ourselves on our great customer service! Let us �wow,� you with our quick, reliable, safe and professional touch with any of your lawn care projects. We have both customer and trade references, all available upon request. Our reputation for listening and problem solving precedes us. We have an expert eye for detail and troubleshooting, as well as being able to work out the best solution for the client. So if details matter and you want someone who listens then, we would like you to be our next happy customer! Call for your free estimate today!
"Taking great care of my lawn. "
Henry W on May 2025
FAQs for excavation projects in Short Hills, 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.
The Short Hills, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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