Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Katonah, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

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

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY KATONAH, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.9
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon36
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Katonah

Avatar for Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
4.6(
70
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Oscar and his team did an exceptional job on our home’s masonry projects including repairing our stone steps and foundation. His team did the job perfectly. They are personable, responsive, neat and do superior work. I would hire again and recommend."
Process
Pergola
Unilock pavers outdoor Ligthing
Unilock pavers
Patio

+7

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for The Seasons Edge Landscaping, Inc.
The Seasons Edge Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
35
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike did an amazing job excavating out a major grading issue we had from our addition we had done on our house last year. The job included excavating out dirt, installed a boulder retaining wall, regraded our lawn, applying fresh topsoil, and re-seeded our lawn. The entire project was completed within three days and the price was reasonable and fair. We are extremely satisfied with the work that was done, and the professionalism of Mike and The Seasons Edge crew. We would highly recommend The Seasons Edge Landscaping for any landscaping project you have. They will do a great job at a fair and reasonable price."
 The Cutting Edge
Deck Rebuild/Repair
landscape and mowing
Deck Repair/Rebuild
 complete lawn care

+43

Response time3 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Jaguar Paving Corp.
Jaguar Paving Corp.
4.4(
7
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had are gravel driveway re-graded with additional gravel, along with re-doing our Belgium block apron. We requested several proposals and found ADR PRO BUILDERS LANDSCAPING's to be the most responsive and flexible. We worked with Eligio who was knowledgeable and responsive to what we were looking to accomplish. He met with us on a Saturday and had a proposal within a few days. His proposal was also very reasonable from a pricing perspective. He started the work on the date he promised and completed his work on a time. He had a sizable crew. I also found it refreshing not to have a long contract loaded with legalize and escape clauses for any responsibility and attaching risks to us related for non payment. ADR had a very straight forward payment requirement. Bottom line we would strongly recommend ADR, and have already done so."
New Asphalt Driveway with a new Edge (Belgian Blocks)
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
Patio Pavers

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TNT Property Maintenance  And Development
TNT Property Maintenance And Development
5.0(
2
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his team were excellent to work with. They really guided me throughout the entire process with my project. From the clearing, excavation and grading to the septic installation, they did a spectacular job for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again."
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Development Creations
Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor was referred to us by friends and he did not disappoint. He was not the least expensive option to us but his track record speaks for itself. The planting?s and masonry his crew installed were beyond what we could have imagined. Loving my yard. Don?t hesitate to hire this company. Leo S"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for BTJ DEMO LLC
BTJ DEMO LLC
5.0(
2
)

Serving Katonah, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BTJ demo were great they did an amazing job demoing my old shed and installing a new one. They were quick and efficient. I’ll certainly be giving then a call for any future work"
Retaining wall
Cleared trees and brush
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 166
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

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.

The Katonah, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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