Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Sturgis, SD

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

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

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY STURGIS, SD HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon29
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Sturgis

Avatar for 1X Contractors

1X Contractors

840 Park ST
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

1X Contractors

840 Park ST
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

1X Contractors 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.

"Easy to work with, schedule work with, show up when they say, get the job done right and when they say! Very good at communicating, they stepped up took the job when my other contractor had to back out at the last minute!!! They got the job done fast and did an awesome Job for us!!!! Theyâ ll make many more customers happy too!!! Recommend them any time!!!"

Blaine M on October 2023

1X Contractors 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.

"Easy to work with, schedule work with, show up when they say, get the job done right and when they say! Very good at communicating, they stepped up took the job when my other contractor had to back out at the last minute!!! They got the job done fast and did an awesome Job for us!!!! Theyâ ll make many more customers happy too!!! Recommend them any time!!!"

Blaine M on October 2023

Valley Dirt Works

1501 Otter Rd
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Valley Dirt Works

1501 Otter Rd
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They are very easy to work with and they inform the customer about the job."

Dusty W on September 2023

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They are very easy to work with and they inform the customer about the job."

Dusty W on September 2023

Black River Contracting

623 Dakota Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Black River Contracting

623 Dakota Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 8 years experience in the Excavation and Land moving industry, Black River Contracting is your industry expert in Rapid City and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"-Bart"

Bart K on November 2020

With over 8 years experience in the Excavation and Land moving industry, Black River Contracting is your industry expert in Rapid City and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"-Bart"

Bart K on November 2020

Avatar for 413 Services

413 Services

13136 Cliff Drive
5.00(
11
)
•Approved Pro

413 Services

13136 Cliff Drive
5.00(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

It is our mission, at 413 Services, to perform Tree Work and or Excavation Services with enthusiasm and courteousness in a SAFE and efficient manner, so that the property is cleaner when we leave with a happy property owner, all the while, providing a high-quality service at a reasonable and fair and honest price.

"Jeb and Matt did a great job! Contacted us quickly with an estimate, did the job efficiently, and were professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"

Deb G on October 2025

It is our mission, at 413 Services, to perform Tree Work and or Excavation Services with enthusiasm and courteousness in a SAFE and efficient manner, so that the property is cleaner when we leave with a happy property owner, all the while, providing a high-quality service at a reasonable and fair and honest price.

"Jeb and Matt did a great job! Contacted us quickly with an estimate, did the job efficiently, and were professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"

Deb G on October 2025

Avatar for Hoskinson Contracting

Hoskinson Contracting

1012 State Hwy 50
3.00(
2
)

Hoskinson Contracting

1012 State Hwy 50
3.00(
2
)
2 years of experience

Whether you're in need of general contracting, design & architectural services, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, earth moving & excavation, concrete, craning &rigging, landscaping, spray foam insulation or carpentry for your home or business, our team has the expertise and innovation to deliver quality results - from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive approach, ensuring that every project is completed with precision and dedication.

"Totally incompetent. They have no idea what they are doing and it is dangerous."

Francis R on September 2025

Whether you're in need of general contracting, design & architectural services, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, earth moving & excavation, concrete, craning &rigging, landscaping, spray foam insulation or carpentry for your home or business, our team has the expertise and innovation to deliver quality results - from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive approach, ensuring that every project is completed with precision and dedication.

"Totally incompetent. They have no idea what they are doing and it is dangerous."

Francis R on September 2025

Grizzly Services Inc

15124 Hwy 1416
No reviews yet

Grizzly Services Inc

15124 Hwy 1416
No reviews yet
14 years of experience

Grizzly Services provides a vacuum excavation service utilizing high pressure air and a high powered vacuum enabling them to complete jobs faster, cleaner, and safer than anyone else. Pricing is determined by each job, free estimates are available.

Grizzly Services provides a vacuum excavation service utilizing high pressure air and a high powered vacuum enabling them to complete jobs faster, cleaner, and safer than anyone else. Pricing is determined by each job, free estimates are available.

Royal Nielsen Construction

9469 Deerview Rd
No reviews yet

Royal Nielsen Construction

9469 Deerview Rd
No reviews yet
65 years of experience

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.

Showing 1-10 of 13
Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The Sturgis, SD homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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

See all articles

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"