Excavation Services
Excavation is the start of a concrete project. We excavate for driveways, slabs, footings and base preparation, and handle grading and soil removal within the capability of our 18G excavator.
The Problem
What goes wrong with this work
Over-excavating or under-excavating costs money and compromises the base. Excavation that doesn't account for base depth, slope and disposal creates problems downstream.
What We Do
How this service works
We excavate to the agreed depth and grade, remove soil, and prepare for base placement and compaction — within the capability of our equipment. We don't advertise a heavy-civil or deep excavation fleet.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Every quote identifies the scope, the handoff, and what is by others. Here's what this service typically covers.
Included scope
- Excavation to agreed depth and grade
- Soil removal and hauling
- Grading within the concrete scope
- Coordination with base preparation
By others / exclusions
- Deep or heavy-civil excavation beyond our equipment's capability
- Utility trenching installation by other trades
- Geotechnical or environmental soil handling
- Permits where required
Process
How the work proceeds
A clear sequence so you know what happens and when.
- 1
Review depth and access
We confirm the excavation depth, base requirements and equipment access.
- 2
Excavate to grade
We excavate to the agreed depth and grade with our 18G excavator.
- 3
Remove and haul soil
Soil is loaded and hauled for disposal or stockpiled as agreed.
- 4
Hand off for base
The excavated area is handed off for base preparation and compaction.
Options
Finishes, applications & suitability
Driveway excavation
Excavation for driveway removal and replacement projects.
Slab and footing excavation
Excavation for slabs, pads and wall footings within our capability.
Why Can Concrete
How we approach this work
Our 18G excavator is right-sized for residential and light commercial concrete excavation. We're honest about what our equipment can and can't do — we don't claim a heavy-civil fleet.
A clear, coordinated scope
Your written quote sets out the agreed work, the handoff, and what is by others — so responsibilities are defined before the work begins, and changes are discussed before they proceed.
Recent Work
Project examples of this work
Real Can Concrete projects that included this service. Open any project to see the full scope, photos and result.
Cost
What affects project cost
We don't publish prices or instant quotes. These are the factors that shape a written quote.
- Excavation volume and depth
- Soil type and disposal
- Access for equipment
- Whether base preparation is included
FAQ
Questions about this service
How deep can you excavate?+
We excavate within the capability of our 18G excavator — suited to driveway, slab and footing excavation for concrete projects. We'll tell you honestly if a job is beyond our equipment.
Do you do utility trenching?+
We do concrete-related and drainage trench excavation, but utility installation is by other trades. See our trenching page for the distinction.
Do you handle soil disposal?+
Yes, we load and haul soil for disposal with our dump trailer.
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Tell us about your excavation project
Send your project details, photos, measurements or drawings. We'll review and get back to you about the next step.