Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Downingtown, PA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Downingtown, PA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY DOWNINGTOWN, PA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.1
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon43
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Downingtown

Avatar for DT Contracting, LLC
DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
31
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DT Contracting so far is a GREAT experience. They answer calls and call you back, most importantly does an EXCELLENT job! Thank you DT Contracting and thank you home advisor for helping me find them."
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up

+28

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue Cord Property Care
Blue Cord Property Care
4.8(
65
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Bradley was not only professional & courteous, he was meticulous about his work. He responded to my inquiry for a job I needed done in record time & got me into his schedule much sooner than I had expected. He was also sweet to my little kids, who insisted they watch him use the big excavator machine. I would definitely recommend him for any lawn care issues!"
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Storm Damaged Tree Stump Removal

+19

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
IDK Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 178
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The Downingtown, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.