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Top 10 excavating companies in Austin, TX

Homeowners agree: these Austin excavating companies are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Kimberley Hinton, Terra Bella

Kimberley Hinton, Terra Bella

17+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Greetings to all! I'm Kimberley. Over the past 16 years, I have designed landscapes. Working with mother earth and getting my hands dirty is my favorite thing to do. My goal is to understand how a client wants to utilize their outdoor environment; then create a partnership that incorporates balance with harmony. Sustainable landscapes are essential to the success of the partnership, ensuring a climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly landscape. A partnership of this type is impossible without excellent communication, which ensures that all components and spaces are fully customized. In essence, it's a design for living!
Bryant Landscaps And Construction

Bryant Landscaps And Construction

14+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
At Bryant Landscapes and Construction, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces and tackling a variety of construction projects in Texas. With a dedicated team of professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services including landscaping and design, demolition, general contracting, concrete removal, excavation, and fence and gate installation and repair. Our commitment is to deliver quality workmanship and exceptional service in every project, ensuring your satisfaction from start to finish. Trust us to bring your vision to life with precision and care.
FVM Landscaping

FVM Landscaping

15+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Quality work Zeroscaping, all landscaping, HOA, residential and commercial work.
Aloha Septic

Aloha Septic

20+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Founded in 2005, Aloha Septic brings the spirit of Aloha to Austin, TX, and its surrounding areas. As a reliable and efficient provider of septic services, they are known for their comprehensive range of offerings. This includes septic repairs, new installations, annual maintenance contracts, septic tank pumping, and real estate septic inspections. Aloha Septic takes pride in their exceptional service level, ensuring that every customer feels valued and satisfied. They are more than just a service provider, they are a friend in the business.
Ranchland Construction Technical Services

Ranchland Construction Technical Services

9+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Founded in 2016, Ranchland Construction Technical Services (RCTS) serves Austin, TX, and its surrounding areas. Built on Christian principles and 30 years of experience, RCTS understands the importance of enhancing your property investment. They offer services ranging from concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, and slab repair to metal building erection and fabrication, various types of fencing, roofing, and brush clearing. RCTS, a small family business, is committed to turning your project ideas into reality. They also offer free consultation and quotes.
Renaissance Contracting, LLC

Renaissance Contracting, LLC

19+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Renaissance Contracting, LLC, founded in 2006, is a trusted name in Austin, TX, and its surrounding areas. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, they offer a comprehensive range of services that cover all facets of home renovation and contracting. This includes everything from remodeling, custom homes, cabinets, painting, granite, heating/AC, concrete/masonry, to flooring and roofing. As a one-stop shop for all residential and commercial needs, Renaissance Contracting's high-quality work reflects their commitment to turning your vision into a reality, on time and on budget.
SOS / Snowden Onsite Septic, Inc

SOS / Snowden Onsite Septic, Inc

25+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Founded in 2000, Snowden Onsite Septic, known as SOS, is a locally owned septic service company serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Known for prompt professional care, they pride themselves on offering the cleanest service in the industry. They offer comprehensive septic solutions including design, permitting, installation, service, pumping, and repair for all types of systems. They are fully licensed and bonded, employing only certified, uniformed professionals. SOS stands out with their commitment to customer satisfaction, offering an unparalleled warranty on their work and a promise to redo any work that does not meet customer expect
T.X. Top-Notch Landscape,LLC

T.X. Top-Notch Landscape,LLC

25+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
We are a full-service landscape, demo and junk removal business. Service commercial and residential lawns. We have a true passion for the industry, and it shows through our quality of work!
Main Street Paving

Main Street Paving

7+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
At Main Street Paving, we specialize in providing top-notch asphalt repair and maintenance, excavation services, and asphalt installation for the Leander area. With a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we ensure every project is handled with precision and care. Whether you need a quick repair or a full-scale installation, we are committed to delivering high-quality results tailored to your needs. Trust us to enhance and maintain the integrity of your surfaces with expert craftsmanship and personalized service.
Natal Landscape The Grass Connection

Natal Landscape The Grass Connection

25+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
A family tradition for over 100 years knowledge and experience a complete landscape can be designed and installed by us satisfaction garaunteed references available mike natal Jr 5125520769

Your Excavation Services questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does excavation cost?

Excavation costs $2.50 to $15.00 per cubic yard or $1,100 to $5,600 total on average, depending on the project type and size, the accessibility of the job site, the soil type, and if there are any underground obstacles that could interfere.

Common excavation projects and costs include:

  • Digging an in-ground swimming pool costs $1,000 to $5,000.
  • Excavating a driveway or patio costs $1,000 to $2,500.
  • Digging a basement for new construction costs $1,500 to $10,000.
  • Excavating a foundation pad for a new home site costs $1,500 to $10,000.

Excavation costs $100 to $300 per hour for a trained operator with their own equipment or $50 to $150 per hour for an operator who uses a mini excavator you've rented separately.

What is excavation?

Excavation involves digging, trenching, dirt removal, and other earthmoving to prepare a site for construction, typically using heavy equipment like an excavator or backhoe. Excavation is required when building a new home or driveway, digging a basement or inground pool, or installing septic or gas lines.

Excavation often includes land clearing, leveling, or grading, though some contractors price these services separately.

How long does excavation take?

Excavation takes 1 to 3 days for small projects and up to 3+ weeks for larger projects or areas with rocky soil, a rock shelf that must be broken up with a jackhammer, or large boulders that must be removed.

If the excavator must use explosives or hydraulic fracturing to blast through a rock shelf or boulder, additional permit and safety requirements may increase the project's length.

Can excavation be done in the winter?

Excavation can be done in the winter, but it's not recommended in areas that experience snow as the thawing snow may cause shifting earth or drainage issues later. The best time to excavate is in the spring, after all snow has thawed and the water has drained or evaporated. Homeowners in areas without snow can excavate at any time.

How do I choose the best excavation company near me?

Follow these tips when hiring an excavation company:

  • Get at least three quotes to compare. Excavation companies require an on-site visit to provide an accurate estimate.
  • Look for pros with Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
  • Ask the contractor about an erosion control plan for your property.
  • Read their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Select a company that is licensed, bonded, and insured.
  • Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins..
  • Never pay in full before the project starts. Follow a payment plan instead.

What are questions to ask excavation companies when hiring?

Ask these questions to ensure you hire the best excavation company for your project:

  • How long have you been in business?
  • Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
  • Are you certified in Erosion and Sediment Control? What is your erosion control plan for my project?
  • Do you own or rent your excavation equipment? Does the estimate include all equipment and delivery fees?
  • Will you flag any buried pipes and utility lines before work begins?
  • Does the estimate include leveling and/or grading the land?
  • Does the estimate include fill dirt, topsoil, and dirt delivery fees?
  • Does the estimate include site cleanup and debris removal?
  • What other costs might come up during the project?
  • Will this project require permits, and will you obtain them?
  • How long will the project take?

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