Top-rated excavation major grading or resloping pros.

Get matched with top excavation major grading or resloping pros in Pittsburgh, PA

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 major grading or resloping pros in Pittsburgh

Avatar for Hepp Landscaping
Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
71
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."
Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
JDS Services LLC
5.0(
11
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Patterson Custom Concrete
Patterson Custom Concrete
5.0(
8
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Billy tore up and replaced my sidewalk in a few days. He was accessible and communicative. I will contact him in the future for other concrete work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went perfectly and smooth. Everything was done safely and on time, Im excited to see how our landscape transformed after removing the work fazio excavating performed."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+19

Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Torre Acres, LLC
Torre Acres, LLC
5.0(
12
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Needed to get a water line dug, reached out on a Sunday afternoon and they called back right away and was on-site the next day. Would highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
NTK Excavation LLC
5.0(
5
)

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The pro went above and beyond he even made a trip to butler to pick up a new pump and stayed after dark to install the pump and made sure it was working. The tempature wind chill was below zero I could not thank him enough I would highly recomend them. "
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+21

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 17
FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Pittsburgh, PA

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

The Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation major grading or reslopings

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