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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Liverpool - Updated Nov 2026

S.J. EXCAVATION
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Liverpool, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very personable and honest. Straight forward with what work is going to be done and when. Was completed sooner than time frame expected. Clean work site before leaving for the day. Call them today for an excavation needs!"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valor Development
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Liverpool, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Billy was great to work with. He kept me in the loop throughout the whole project and went above and beyond communicating with the town about certain needs. His team did an excellent job setting up a drainage solution in my backyard."
Logo
Gallery
In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Liverpool, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large group of very tall dead ash trees removed. The trees were located in a difficult location, but they did a fantastic job of removing all the trees, with everything cleaned up. Also, the price was reasonable, especially considering the magnitude of the job."
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bottari Property Services
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Liverpool, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Great Job done by this company. Needed an entire bed refresh, along with rock install. Recommended metal edging, and while hesitant at first, I agreed. Turned out beautiful!! The owner, Anthony, is knowledgeable in the business and displayed great communication throughout the job. Highly recommend this company!!"
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job

+2

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Premium Property Maintenance
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Liverpool, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pohl"s Landscaping did an amazing job of putting river rocks around our pool. They started at 8:00 AM and finished at 10:00 AM. Our house is on a hill so it was not an easy job. The project looks exactly how we envisioned it. We will definitely recommend them to our friends and will surely use them again!"
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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