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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Philmont - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry, Matt and Dennis did a great job when finished you couldn’t tell anyone was there."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Roe Jan Construction & Excavation
Roe Jan Construction & Excavation
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy was everything you would want in a contractor. He showed up on time worked hard and he did more than we agreed to! He was knowledgeable eager and efficient. If I need for his services arises again, I will call him right away."
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to remove a 150 ft row of overgrown brush that had an old fence running in the middle. The day of the job Mike arrived on time and had all the proper equipment for the job. He was able to complete this job in a day. After the removal he added top soil and graded my lawn so now the water runs to the road and doesn’t pool in my yard. He listen to what I wanted and gave his advice and I am thrilled with the result. I would highly recommend Mike."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great tree removal! I can’t even tell the tree was even there! Hard working staff & better pricing than any previous quote I received. Will be using them again in the future and highly recommend."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SMS Paving
3.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional! Customer friendly and extremely helpful. Work crew was courteous and dependable while finishing the job on time and as promised.. The work was done well and met even exceeded my expectations."
New Driveway in Progress
Top Soil Delivered
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Murphy’s Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

"Murphy's Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."

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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
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Ballston Spa
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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