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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Pawhuska - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Open Range Excavating
Open Range Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pawhuska, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guy, great crew, on time, professional, and the best value."
Lyons
Whataburger construction
Large pond construction
Large pond construction
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Landworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Pawhuska, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were very pleased with the work the folks at AlphaLandworks did for us! It included a free estimate, grading a long steep drive and laying and packing crusher run gravel, grading a large yard and laying a bunch of sod. All in less than a week from the time found on Angi. They are so easy and honest to work with and reasonable price too. "
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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TH Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pawhuska, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and liestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you. \n

Top soil around sidewalk
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Grindstone Construction & Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pawhuska, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family Owned and Operated \n \nWe are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! \n \n \n14 years of experience. \n \nCash And Check

Response time2 days
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Smith Sand & Gravel
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pawhuska, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

Smith Sand and Gravel has proudly served Blanchard, Oklahoma and surrounding communities for over 10 years. Based in Blanchard, OK, we provide reliable services within a 100-mile radius.\nOur team operates two skid loaders equipped with multiple attachments, allowing us to handle a wide range of projects efficiently and safely. For specialized jobs, we have the capability to rent additional equipment as needed to ensure the job is completed correctly and on schedule.\nWe are a hardworking, dependable crew committed to going above and beyond for every client. Our focus is quality workmanship, timely completion, and customer satisfaction.

Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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