Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Amherst, TX

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Amherst, TX?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Amherst

Avatar for Oaks Site Services
Oaks Site Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in interior painting and provide unmatched customer service! You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Precision Excavating LLC
Precision Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Precision Excavating for a project and couldn't be more satisfied with their service. From start to finish, Daniel the owner and operator demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to quality. Daniel arrived on time, completed the work efficiently, and ensured the site was clean and safe. His attention to detail and ability to handle unexpected challenges was impressive. Communication was clear throughout the process, and the final results exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Precision Excavating for any excavation and land clearing needs!! Thanks Daniel!"
Ropesville TX
Ropesville TX
Ropesville TX
Idalou TX
Idalou TX

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RW Dirt Worx, Limited Liability Company
5.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Randall was very professional, responsive and eager to please. He completed the project ahead of my requested time in a professional manner. He cleaned up the area upon completion. I would hire him, again, should I need his type of work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Avatar for Fecht Custom Dirtwork
Fecht Custom Dirtwork
5.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"It was a pleasure doing business with Joshua. He is a true professional. Of all of the contractors that I have worked with in the last 6 months he definitely has the best communication skills. He listens well and he explains his process well. I never had to wonder if he was going to show up for the appointment times. If there was a delay, he contacted me to explain. I expanded the project with him when I saw the quality of work and the quality of him as a business man. My back yard looks wonderful and he referred me to other contractors that have been trust worthy as well. I highly recommend Joshua for dirt work or anything else that you would like done."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 35
Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

The Amherst, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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