Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Nantucket, MA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Excavation pros in Nantucket

Avatar for JPL Excavation
JPL Excavation
3.9(
7
)

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jack and his crew were great! They are reliable and professional. They showed up when they said they would and did a great job. The job site was left clean and orderly every day. Their equipment was clean, and so was their work. I highly recommend them for all of your landscape construction needs."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
3L Landscaping
4.6(
10
)

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired 3 L's Landscaping and Masonry in early October to install stone veneer in the front of our home. They provided us a reasonable fixed price bid and agreed to abide by our general terms for performance including liability insurance specifically naming us as the policy holder. The installation was completed without incident and performed professionally by the hardworking craft. Company leaders visited the site frequently, ensuring that the quality of the project was maintained. Cleanup was thorough. We couldnâ t be happier with the final appearance of our home."
Sod
New sod and paver driveway
Patio, fire pit, seating wall
Patio, fire pit, seating wall
Patio, fire pit, seating wall

+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Royal Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Royal Excavation 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.

Avatar for Waterfalls Construction & Equipment Rental, Inc.
Waterfalls Construction & Equipment Rental, Inc.
2.7(
40
)

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rodrigo to build a New Concrete Foundation for A 3 car Garage in our home. They did an Excellent Job We have to say very Professional, Always available by Phone or in Person, The Price for the job was Reasonable, The Crew really Knew what they were doing. The job was Completed in No Time and we are delighted with the results. WE WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE THIS COMPANY AGAIN AND WE WOULD RECOMMEND WATER FALLS TO ANYONE WITHOUT NO DOUBT!!!"
Demo
Walkway
Demo
Walkway
Demo

+17

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Neve Masonry and Snow
Neve Masonry and Snow
New to Angi

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Neve Masonry And Snow is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nNeve Masonry And Snow is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!\n\n

Response time2 days
Avatar for Outer Cape Construction
Outer Cape Construction
New to Angi

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in Site work Excavation and Land Services. Other services we provide are but not limited to: Driveways, Drainage solutions, Tree removal, Lawn installs, Boulder walls, Demolition, and Concrete slabs. No matter how big or small, give us a call! For a free no obligation estimate.

Showing 1-10 of 20

FAQs for excavation projects in Nantucket, MA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Nantucket, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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