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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Nelsonville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Carbone Construction
Carbone Construction
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very lucky to find Joe. We were in dire need to renovate our new home. He did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. He gave us creative thoughts and ideas on how to save money and useful input on our design. He is very detailed about his work and has very good at carpentry skills.he is a very nice person and very professional. I would definitely recommend Joe for any home-improvement projects"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Seasons Edge Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Nelsonville, 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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Donaldson Property Management LLC
Donaldson Property Management LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick reached out w/in the hour of putting in my request for service needed. He was very nice. Answered all our questions. Made it simple and complicated free. Showed up on time to drop off the dumpster. Left it exactly where we asked. Picked it up on time. He was pleasant and honest. We already scheduled another day with Donaldson Property Management LLC to come back. They are our dumpster company!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for Iconic Properties NY Inc.
Iconic Properties NY Inc.
3.4(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Frank and his team for renovation work in two of our office spaces, and the entire experience was truly outstanding. From the initial discussions to the project's completion, Frank demonstrated an exceptional ability to take my vague ideas and shape them into concrete plans. Providing reasonable quotes on the spot, he made the entire estimation process smooth and transparent. Devon took charge of the projects from start to finish and proved to be incredibly helpful, friendly, and communicative throughout. Her assistance was invaluable and her clear communication made the entire process remarkably straightforward and painless. Frank's team delivered exceptional results on both projects. They were not only friendly and professional but also remarkably efficient. I wholeheartedly recommend Frank and his team to anyone seeking reliable and skilled professionals for renovation projects. Their commitment to quality, combined with excellent communication and efficiency, makes them a top choice for any renovation endeavor."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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