Your Local Excavation Contractor For Homes & Businesses
Need a reliable excavation contractor near me in Northern NJ? Aaron Excavating digs, trenches, grades, and backfills with our own equipment and an experienced, family-run crew — on time and to plan.
Excavation Contractor
An Excavation Contractor Who Plans Before We Dig
General excavation is the foundation of almost every project — new homes, additions, garages, driveways, utility lines, and site improvements. As a full-service excavation contractor, Aaron Excavating reviews your plans, checks soil and access, and digs to the exact depth and grade your project needs. Homeowners searching for residential excavation contractors near me get a crew that respects their property and leaves it clean.
General Excavation Services We Provide
Every job is different, but most general excavation projects include some or all of the following.
Trenching & Utility Digging
Clean, accurate trenches for water, sewer, electric, gas, and drainage lines — dug to the right depth and width with safe trench practices.
- Water, sewer & electrical lines
- Drainage & downspout runs
- Proper bedding & backfill
Footings & Foundation Digging
Precise excavation for footings, frost walls, slabs, additions, garages, and decks, dug to the elevations your plans and inspector require.
- Home additions & garages
- Footings & frost walls
- Slab & crawl space prep
Grading & Earthmoving
Cut-and-fill, rough grading, and finish grading to level your site, fix slopes, and direct water away from structures.
- Rough & finish grading
- Cut & fill earthwork
- Soil import & export
Backfill & Compaction
Once the work below grade is done, we backfill in layers and compact properly so the ground stays stable and doesn't settle later.
- Layered, compacted backfill
- Stone & gravel placement
- Site cleanup & restoration
Residential & Commercial Excavation Contractors
Whether it's a backyard project or a commercial site, we bring the same care, equipment, and attention to detail.
For Homeowners
We work carefully around homes, lawns, driveways, and landscaping, using the right-sized machines for tight lots.
- Additions, garages & decks
- Driveways & walkways
- Yard drainage & grading
- Utility & sewer connections
For Builders & Businesses
Builders and general contractors count on us to hit grades, keep the site organized, and stay on schedule.
- Building pads & footings
- Parking lot subgrade
- Utility trenching
- Site clearing & hauling
How We Handle Your Excavation
Free Site Visit
We walk your property, review plans, and check access, soil, and utilities.
Clear Written Quote
You receive itemized pricing and a realistic schedule before any work starts.
Mark-Outs & Prep
Utility mark-outs are requested and the site is staked and protected.
Excavate To Plan
Our crew digs, hauls, and checks depths and grades as the work progresses.
Backfill & Clean Up
We backfill, compact, grade, and leave your site clean and ready for the next step.
Why Homeowners & Builders Choose Us
Choosing the right excavation contractor near me matters. Here's what sets our crew apart.
Family-Run & Local
You deal directly with the owners and the crew doing the work — no middlemen.
Our Own Equipment
Excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, and trailers we own and maintain, so jobs start on time.
Licensed & Insured
Full coverage on every project for your peace of mind.
Accurate To Plan
Depths and grades are checked throughout so the next trade starts on a true base.
Respect For Your Property
We protect lawns, driveways, and landscaping and clean up when we're done.
Honest Pricing
Written quotes with no surprise charges once the job begins.
Service AreasServing Northern NJ
General Excavation Questions
What does a general excavation contractor do?
An excavation contractor digs, trenches, grades, moves soil, and backfills to prepare land for construction, utilities, drainage, and site improvements.
How much does excavation cost?
Pricing depends on the size and depth of the job, soil and rock conditions, access, and hauling. We provide free on-site estimates with written pricing.
Do you handle small residential jobs?
Yes. We regularly handle smaller residential projects like additions, drainage fixes, utility lines, and driveway prep.
Do I need utility mark-outs before digging?
Yes. New Jersey requires a utility mark-out request before excavation. We coordinate this as part of the job.
Can you haul away the extra soil?
Yes. With our own dump trucks we can haul away excess soil and debris or bring in fill and stone as needed.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Passaic Counties in Northern New Jersey.
Talk To A Local Excavation Contractor Today
Call now or request a free quote — we'll visit your site and give you an honest, written estimate.
(973) 663-6058