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Last update on October 07, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Wellington - Updated Nov 2026

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Drop Tine Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wellington, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, always on time and went above and beyond to take care of anything I needed. Would recommend for all excavation projects and will use on figure projects!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cargo haulers
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wellington, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cargo haulers did an excellent job for me I recommend them to my mother and George did outstanding work for her as well."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ball Grading and Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Wellington, NV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hi there! We’re Ball Grading & Excavating, a proud family-owned company based in Northern Nevada. We specialize in excavation, grading, pad building, trenching, and concrete work for residential and small commercial projects. We got into this business because we love working hard, being outdoors, and helping our neighbors lay the groundwork for their homes, shops, and dreams. There’s nothing better than leaving a job site clean, level, and ready to build, knowing we did it right. We’re licensed, honest, and built on family values. When you hire us, you’re getting more than equipment, you’re getting a team that treats your property like it’s our own. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and your business. Let’s move some dirt!

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J&J Connections Junk Removal & Clean
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wellington, NV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

At J&J Connections, we help homeowners and businesses reclaim their space quickly, safely, and stress-free.\n\nWe specialize in fast and reliable junk removal, including furniture, appliances, yard debris, garage cleanouts, construction debris, and more. Whether it’s a single item or a full property cleanout, no job is too big or too small.\n\nBut we don’t stop there.\n\nWe also offer:\n• House cleaning services – move-in/move-out cleaning, deep cleaning, and property refreshes\n• Material & item delivery services – transporting materials, furniture, and bulk items from Point A to Point B\n\nWhat sets us apart?\n✔ Local and dependable\n✔ Transparent pricing\n✔ Quick response times\n✔ Respectful, professional service\n✔ We leave your space cleaner than we found it\n\nOur goal isn’t just to remove junk. It’s to provide real value by helping our community stay clean, organized, and stress-free.\n\nMessage us today and let’s get your project handled the right way.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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