Excavation & Demolition Near You

Site work, grading, land clearing, trenching and demolition.

How Do You Choose Excavation, Grading and Demolition Contractors?

Check the license where your state or city requires one, ask for proof of insurance, and compare two or three written bids for the same scope. Typical lead time is one to several weeks. We list 2,297 excavation, grading and demolition contractors, most in Washington, Oregon, New York, where official records are available.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: listings downloaded November 6, 2026; cost and timing are our planning assumptions.

Photo illustration: Site work, grading, land clearing, trenching and demolition.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. What is your license number, and which state or city issued it?
  2. Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation?
  3. Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule?
  4. Who pulls the permits, and are they included in the price?
  5. Who will run the job day to day, and will you use subcontractors?

See all 9 questions →

Good to Know

  • Call 811 or confirm your contractor has before anyone digs.
  • Demolition of older structures may need asbestos or lead testing.
StateListed
Washington1,182
Oregon797
New York271
Massachusetts8
Michigan7
Ohio5
California4
Illinois3
Pennsylvania3
Connecticut2
Maine2
Colorado1
Florida1
Indiana1
Maryland1
Nevada1
New Jersey1
North Carolina1
South Dakota1
Tennessee1
Texas1
Virginia1
Wisconsin1
Wyoming1

Common Questions

How long do excavation, grading and demolition contractors take to book?

Typical lead time is one to several weeks. Busy seasons and material lead times can add more. Ask for start and finish dates in the contract.

How much do excavation, grading and demolition contractors cost?

As a planning figure, expect usually priced per job or machine hour; get a site visit. Prices vary widely by city, access and materials, so get two or three written bids for the same scope.

What should you ask an excavation contractor before hiring?

Start with: What is your license number, and which state or city issued it; Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation; Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule. Our full list has 9 questions.

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Examples With Full Profiles

Not ranked and not paid placements.

Astoria, OR

Oregon CCB: ActiveExcavation & DemolitionPublic-Work ContractorsBondInsurance

3746 Big Springs Road, Westwood, CA

Map listing: license not checkedGeneral ContractorsExcavation & Demolition

33950 Vista Verde, Buena Vista, CO

Map listing: license not checkedGeneral ContractorsExcavation & Demolition

7883 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL

Map listing: license not checkedGeneral ContractorsExcavation & Demolition

4958 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

Map listing: license not checkedGeneral ContractorsExcavation & Demolition

Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method