Top-rated excavation pros.

Best excavation pros near Canistota, SD

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Canistota, SD?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Canistota - Updated Nov 2026

Kj construction llc
4.7(
42
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Canistota, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KJ Drywall to frame, insulate, and sheetrock/texture a basement bedroom. Kevin did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He worked very hard and completed the job in a good time. He seems pretty efficient. We had a plumbing issue during his work, and he had someone out to fix it within about 45 minutes. The repair was made in Avery professional manner. Long story short, this fellow and his help were very good to work with, very fair with the price, And Kevin seems like just a really good guy. Glad to have worked with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
VanDerVliet Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Canistota, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

\nVanDerVliet Excavating LLC 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dirt Works LLC
4.4(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Canistota, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon did an amazing job of digging out and leveling what used to be a trash pit, into a beautiful dog yard! He was easy to work with and timely. If anyone need excavation or landscaping done I would use him! Heâ s a hard worker and does a nice job!"
Demo garage floor
Breaking up floor
Steady eyes
Rubble aftermath
Getting up close

+9

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dillon's Dakota Excavating Service
2.8(
2
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Canistota, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Offers commercial services

"Harlan was professional, polite, and honest. He completed everything in a timely matter, payed attention detail, worked well with all the requirements we needed to abide by, and he did everything himself! Most of the other contractors I had reached out were not willing to follow the guidelines needed. Harlan was great and does not keep you waiting! I would highly recommend him! I was very pleased and have no complaints! He goes above and beyond what you ask of him!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
S&G Specialty Concrete
3.8(
19
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Canistota, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"The first contact I had with this company, they were very responsive and I was looking forward to meeting up with a representative. He said he would be able to make it over to my property later that afternoon to look at things. 4 days have gone by with no call back."
first day
day 2
all done!!
all done
new garage

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 29
Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

The Canistota, SD homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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