Excavation & grading services
Excavation services in Albuquerque
From footings and foundations to pools, ponds and hauling away excess dirt, we dig it accurately and safely — with a New Mexico 811 utility locate before the bucket goes in the ground.
What to expect
Excavation is about more than digging a hole. It is digging to the right depth and dimensions, keeping the sides safe, managing the spoil, and leaving the site ready for the next trade.
We work with homeowners, builders and contractors on excavation for additions, garages, casitas, retaining walls, pools, ponds and more.
Good for
- Home additions, garages and casitas
- Pools, ponds and water features
- Retaining walls and landscape projects
- Builders who need a reliable dirt crew
What's included
- Footing and foundation excavation
- Basement and crawlspace digs
- Pool and pond excavation
- Retaining wall cuts
- Dirt removal and import
- Backfill and compaction
- New Mexico 811 locate request
Every job is quoted after a free on-site walk-through. Your written quote lists exactly what is included.
Always call 811 before digging
Before any excavation, we submit a locate request through New Mexico 811 so underground utilities are marked. It is required before digging and it protects you, our crew and your neighbors. Locates take a few working days, so we build that into the schedule.
Albuquerque soils range from loose sand on the West Mesa to hard caliche and rock in the foothills. We check ground conditions during the estimate so the quote reflects the digging you will actually get.
How the job works
Same process on every property, from a quarter-acre lot to a ranch.
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Free on-site estimate
We walk the property with you, talk through what you want, and note anything that affects the job.
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Written quote
You get a clear written quote with the scope, haul-off and timeline spelled out. No surprises.
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We do the work
Our crew shows up with the right equipment, does the job, and leaves a clean site.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for excavation?
Many excavation projects are part of a permitted building project. Requirements depend on what you are building and where, so check with the city or county — we can help you figure out the questions to ask.
What do you do with the dirt?
We can spread it on site, stockpile it for backfill, or haul it away. If you need fill, we can bring it in.
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Let's walk your property. The estimate is free.
We come out, look at the lot with you, and hand you a written quote. No pressure, no obligation.