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Last update on May 21, 2026
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"Wonderful company. Will recommend them for all household renovations."
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Davies Excavating did a very good job for me. I highly recommend this company."
+6
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Timely, courteous, professional.....extremely satisfied customer would absolutely hire them for the next job. Durastruct painted the exterior of my house and I could not be happier"
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Offers commercial services
"Drew has been grading my driveway for years and does an excellent job. He has also done brush hogging and rolled my yard. He’s quick to communicate and makes sure the job is done right."
+24
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Offers commercial services
"Incredible service, punctuality and overall, great experience."
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
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Warranties offered
"I took all the trees and shrubs around the front and sides of my house out as they did nothing for the new siding I just put in. Zach came over and we talked about how we could make the landscape look. He told me they could get to me in November. Sure enough he called and his crew along with him showed up and proceeded to transform a dull lifeless landscape into a work of art."
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery. \nFully licensed and insured\n
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"These Gentleman were on the ball. They cleared overgrown hedges and bushes,what a Big difference. They were respectful and kind. I even asked Branson to maintain yard. C.Penny"
+9
Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas
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Chucky enterprise offers professional fast and safe work. We specialize in installation and repair of underground water sewer and septic systems as well as demolition and land clearing
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
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.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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