Excavation Services Jacksonville FL Right Equipment. Right Grade. First Time.
Most excavation problems in Jacksonville
start the same way — wrong machine for
the job, no 811 call before digging, and
a contractor who gives you a grade that
costs your GC $8,000 to fix.
We run Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavators and
CAT 336s with Trimble GPS grade control
on every job across Duval County.
That is excavation services in Jacksonville FL
done right If an existing structure is on-site, demolition usually comes first before excavation starts.
100+ ReviewS
Licensed & Certified
15+ Years in Duval County
The Excavation Job That Saved a Mandarin Homeowner $8,000 in Fine Grading Costs
A general contractor in Ponte Vedra called
us last fall. His previous excavation
contractor had rough-graded a residential
lot and left. The grade was off by more
than 8 inches across the build pad. His
foundation crew could not start. His fine
grading contractor quoted $8,000 to fix it.
We walked the site with a transit level.
We confirmed the problem in 20 minutes.
We brought in our Komatsu PC360LC-11 with
Trimble GPS grade control and hit the
engineer’s finish grade within 0.1 feet
across the entire pad. His foundation crew
started the following morning.
That GC has used us on every project since.
Here is what most Jacksonville excavation
crews will not tell you: grade accuracy
on site prep directly determines what
every trade that follows you pays. A rough
grade that is 6 inches off costs your
foundation contractor a day of work.
A rough grade that is 12 inches off costs
you a change order.
Trimble GPS grade control is not a luxury.
On a build site, it is the difference between
a project that runs on schedule and one
that does not.
That is excavation services in Jacksonville FL
done right — utility-safe, permit-compliant,
and graded to spec the first time. Need the site cleared before excavation begins? Our land clearing Jacksonville FL team handles full vegetation and debris removal in one mobilization before the first machine digs.
Why Jacksonville Contractors and Homeowners
Choose Our Excavation Crews
811 Called Before Every Single Job
Florida law requires calling 811 before any
digging or ground disturbance. We call it
on every job — residential, commercial, and
utility. One missed underground line during
excavation creates emergency repair costs
that dwarf the original project budget.
We treat this as non-negotiable. Always.
Trimble GPS Grade Control Standard
Every Komatsu PC360LC-11 and CAT D6N dozer in our fleet runs Trimble GPS grade control. We hit engineer-specified finish grades within 0.1 feet on every job. That accuracy is what saved a Ponte Vedra GC $8,000 in fine grading costs last fall — and it is what keeps our GC clients coming back.
Owned Equipment No Rental Gaps
Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavators, CAT 336, CAT D6N dozers, John Deere 333G skid steers, Kenworth T270 dump trucks. All owned. When your project is scheduled, our equipment shows up. No competing with other crews at a rental yard for the same machine.
SJRWMD and Permit Compliance
Excavation near wetlands or surface water in Duval County may require an SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit. We bring USDA Web Soil Survey maps and SJRWMD wetland delineation data to every site walk. In 2024 we identified wetland buffer issues on 7 Jacksonville sites before work began. All 7 avoided violations and fines.
Spoil Removal and Soil Disposal
Excavation creates spoil that needs a place to go. We coordinate fill removal, spoil hauling, and proper soil disposal on every job using our Kenworth T270 dump truck fleet. No pile of excavated material sitting on your site for weeks while you arrange a separate hauler.
Excavation and Site Prep Package
Need excavation followed by site prep, grading, and erosion control? We handle the complete scope in one mobilization. One crew. One schedule. No coordination gap between excavation and grading that delays your build start or your GC’s foundation crew.
Excavation Services We Provide
Across Jacksonville FL
Residential Site Excavation Jacksonville FL
Foundation digs, basement cutouts, utility
trenching, and build pad preparation for
new home construction across Mandarin,
Southside, Northside, Orange Park, and
Fleming Island. Per HomeBlue Jacksonville
2025 data, residential excavation in
Jacksonville runs $200 to $350 per hour
including machine and operator. Basement
dig-out for a new home runs $4,000 to
$7,000 for a standard 2.5-day job.
Commercial Excavation Jacksonville FL
Large-scale site excavation for commercial developments, industrial sites, and warehouse construction across Jacksonville’s Northside near JAXPORT, Southside, and Baymeadows development corridors. We work directly with your GC and structural engineer from permit application through final grade sign-off. Komatsu PC360LC-11 handles large commercial excavation volumes that smaller machines cannot match.
Pool Excavation Jacksonville FL
In-ground pool excavation — concrete gunite and fiberglass pool shapes. Per Angi 2026 data, pool excavation costs $500 to $4,500 depending on pool size and soil conditions. Jacksonville’s Eastside and Beaches area sandy soil excavates faster than Westside clay. We assess soil conditions on your site walk and give you an accurate quote — not an average range.
Utility Trenching Jacksonville FL
Water line, sewer line, electric conduit, and drainage pipe trenching for residential and commercial properties. We call 811 before every trench job, identify all existing utilities, and excavate to your engineer’s specified depth and width. Most residential utility trenching runs $4 to $12 per linear foot depending on depth and soil conditions.
Grading and Regrading Services
Finish grading, rough grading, and
regrading for drainage correction and
build pad preparation. Trimble GPS grade
control on CAT D6N dozers and Komatsu
excavators delivers finish grades within
0.1 feet of engineer spec. Proper grading
prevents foundation drainage problems that
cost Jacksonville homeowners thousands in
remediation after construction is complete.
Dirt and Fill Work Jacksonville FL
Fill placement, compaction, and soil
management for residential and commercial
sites. We source, haul, and compact
structural fill for house pads, retaining
structures, and low-area correction.
Compaction documentation provided on
all fill work where engineer certification
is required for building permits.
Recent Excavation Projects Across Jacksonville FL
PROJECT 1:
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
Job: Residential build pad grading correction
Problem: Previous grade off by 8+ inches
Equipment: Komatsu PC360LC-11 + Trimble GPS
Result: GC saved $8,000 in fine grading costs
Grade accuracy: Within 0.1 feet of spec
PROJECT 2:
Location: Mandarin, Jacksonville FL
Job: New home foundation excavation
Equipment: CAT 336 excavator
Depth: 4 feet to engineer spec
Timeline: 1.5 days
811 call: Completed 3 business days prior
PROJECT 3:
Location: Northside Jacksonville — JAXPORT corridor
Job: Commercial warehouse site excavation
Equipment: Komatsu PC360LC-11 + CAT D6N
Volume: 1,200 cubic yards moved
Timeline: 6 days
GC coordination: Structural engineer on-site
PROJECT 4:
Location: Orange Park, Clay County FL
Job: In-ground pool excavation + spoil removal
Soil: Sandy loam — fast excavation
Equipment: CAT 336 + Kenworth T270 x2
Timeline: 1 day
Cost: Within verified $500-$4,500 Angi range
PROJECT 5:
Location: Fleming Island, Clay County FL
Job: Utility trenching — drainage pipe installation
Trench: 220 linear feet at 4-foot depth
811 compliance: Verified before mobilization
Equipment: John Deere 333G + hand tools
Timeline: 2 days
FAQS
Ready to Excavate? Call 811 First. Then Call Us.
That Ponte Vedra GC saved $8,000 because our Trimble GPS grade control hit his engineer’s spec within 0.1 feet. His foundation crew started the next morning. Zero change orders. Zero schedule delays.
That is our standard on every excavation job across Jacksonville FL.
Marcus reviews every inquiry personally
within 4 hours. Free site assessment
scheduled within 48 hours. Written quote
before any machine arrives on your property.
Tell us the project type, site location,
excavation depth required, and your
engineer’s grade spec if available.
We assess 811 utility conflicts and permit
requirements on your first site walk
at no charge.