Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Chester, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Chester, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY CHESTER, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon38
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Chester

Avatar for At Ease Excavation
At Ease Excavation
5.0(
13
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a local Excavating Contractor that strives for customer service with a quality outcome. \n\nWe specialize in: Land Clearing, Land Management (thinning out property), Grading, Drainage of all types, Retaining Walls, most all landscaping projects. \n\nWe are a Veteran-Owned small business with a small tight-night hard working crew. We work hard to provide quality work that can put your mind at ease.

Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Small residential land clearing
Excavating Project

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Stewart Building & Excavating LLC
Stewart Building & Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stewart Building & Excavating LLC is a family-owned company in New Hampton, NY, serving you throughout the Hudson Valley. You'll work directly with husband-and-wife team Scott and Jennifer. Scott brings 40 years of hands-on construction and excavation experience, while Jennifer keeps your project organized and on track.\nWe offer custom home building, excavation (site clearing, foundation digging, trenching, and grading), and renovation/remodeling. Before we break ground, we take time to truly listen, so you feel understood from day one.\nYou can count on transparency. no hidden fees, no surprise changes.\n plus hands-on oversight, we are personally involved from planning through the final walkthrough. Locked-in subcontractor pricing, digital scheduling, and quality checks at every stage keep your project on track and on budget.\nWhether you're building a custom home, need excavation, or want to transform your space, you'll get decades of expertise and genuine care on every job.

Cabin
Bedroom wall
loft area
Cabin Renovation
Bedroom

+49

Avatar for AJF Construction
AJF Construction
4.9(
56
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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!

Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Septic repair

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Baker Land Worx
Baker Land Worx
4.8(
20
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

From Inspiration to Installation, We make Landscaping Dreams Come true.\n\nWith 15 years in the business, our team will provide comprehensive lawn care services tailored to your needs, ensuring your outdoor space is always lush, vibrant, and impeccably manicured.\n\nBaker Land Worx's patio services will craft captivating outdoor living spaces that seamlessly blend style and functionality, transforming your backyard into a welcoming retreat for relaxation and entertainment.\n\nInterested in plants? Our planting services are designed to breathe life into your outdoor space.\n\nNeed trees removed or mulch to bring life to your home? Give us a call as no job is too big or too small.\n\nCheck out our FREE stuff!\n\nTake advantage of our limited offer where your first mow is 100% FREE!\nWeed removal is 100% FREE with any lawn fertilization service.\nWith every referral to a friend or neighbor, we will offer a 5% discount on the mowing price for the season.

Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Before
Before
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+20

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bienskie Excavating & Trucking
Bienskie Excavating & Trucking
3.7(
85
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bienskie (John Sr, John Jr, and James) did a excellent job !!!! The project was a huge undertaking to take on. They had to rip out all old walls, excavate large amount of earth, rock, and dig back 5-6 feet to widen my driveway, from a two car to a four car driveway. After that process, they had to build walls, a new cement path walkway and removal of old driveway and all materials not needed . John Jr , John Sr and James, did an overall great job!! they worked very hard with us to design, layout and built exactly what we wanted and needed as we pictured it . They always made sure that everything was done correctly and we were happy with the outcome. When all was completed, everything was in place and cleaned up. We were overall very pleased with the outcome !!! We want to thank them for a great job !!! Well done, john Sr, John Jr and James. God bless- John and Liz"
Photos
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for SKS Excavation LLC
SKS Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"SKS Excavation LLC is extremely professional, keeps appointments, returns calls and always ready to take on a project! My recent needs have been with lawn/landscaping/weeding/mulch and yard maintenance. We have reviewed my “list” that also includes power washing, future plant and flower beds and next season taking care of our snow removal. They are insured, friendly and willing to discuss your vision and suggest solutions. I would not hesitate to hire or SKS Excavation LLC for any project large or small!"
Front deck replacement
Front deck replacement
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall

+3

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sunshine Landscapes HV LLC
Sunshine Landscapes HV LLC
4.5(
28
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Sunshine Landscapes HV is a locally family owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!\n

Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for AFFORDABLE LAWNS & MAINTENACE LLC
AFFORDABLE LAWNS & MAINTENACE LLC
4.9(
11
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping and snow removal services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lawn In Order Excavating And Landscape Design
4.0(
14
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

Since 2003, Lawn In Order Excavating and Landscape Design, has been serving the Middletown area. 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!

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 154
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The Chester, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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