EXCAVATION SERVICES FOR GRAND FORKS & EAST GRAND FORKS

Dan's Excavating has built a solid reputation as one of the leading excavation service providers in the area. We provide a full range of Excavation Services for Residential, Commercial, and municipal customers in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and the surrounding communities.

Homeowners Need Excavation Services

To clear and prepare your property for new construction

The first steps in construction are clearing and grading the land to create a stable, level surface on which to build.

To install or repair a
foundation or footers

Once the land is clear and level, you must dig a large hole to lay a strong foundation or footers for your home or building.

To install or repair
a basement

Excavation services from an experienced professional are needed to safely install or perform certain repairs on a basement.

To install or repair
underground utilities

Water, power, sewer, gas, and telecommunications lines are buried in underground pipes and require excavation services to be installed or repaired.

To install or repair a
mound or septic system

Excavation services are required to install a new mound or septic system or repair a malfunctioning system to prevent environmental contamination.

To install or repair
flood prevention measures

Properties in rural areas or lining our local rivers need excavation services to install or repair flood prevention measures (berms, ditches, catch basins, retention ponds).

Please contact us for more information or to arrange an appointment today!

Dan's Excavating has built a solid reputation as one of the leading excavation service providers in the area. We provide a full range of Excavation Services for Residential, Commercial, and municipal customers in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and the surrounding communities.

Homeowners Need Excavation Services

To clear and prepare your property for new construction

The first steps in construction are clearing and grading the land to create a stable, level surface on which to build.

To install or repair a
foundation or footers

Once the land is clear and level, you must dig a large hole to lay a strong foundation or footers for your home or building.

To install or repair
a basement

Excavation services from an experienced professional are needed to safely install or perform certain repairs on a basement.

To install or repair
underground utilities

Water, power, sewer, gas, and telecommunications lines are buried in underground pipes and require excavation services to be installed or repaired.

To install or repair a
mound or septic system

Excavation services are required to install a new mound or septic system or repair a malfunctioning system to prevent environmental contamination.

To install or repair
flood prevention measures

Properties in rural areas or lining our local rivers need excavation services to install or repair flood prevention measures (berms, ditches, catch basins, retention ponds).

Please contact us for more information or to arrange an appointment today!

Why Use Professional Excavation Services?

More and more consumers are attempting Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects on their own, thinking, "How hard can this be? I'll just watch a few YouTube videos and knock it out myself to save some money." But especially when it comes to excavation services, that would be a big mistake!

First, excavation is hazardous work. Without the proper tools, training, and equipment, you could end up seriously injuring yourself or causing irreparable damage to your property.

In addition, you can easily make mistakes that will end up costing you more money than you would have spent hiring a licensed excavating contractor.

Excavation services involve more than just digging.

Before excavation begins, there is preparatory work that must be completed such as soil testing, checking zoning restrictions, plan designs, site surveys, and obtaining permits.

Safe excavation also requires knowledge about environmental factors such as soil composition, soil erosion, and ground integrity. It's also important to minimize noise and vibrations.

A top-quality excavating contractor will have experience working with all kinds of conditions and know the right approach to take in order to preserve the safety and sturdiness of the land once the work is complete.

How Dan's Excavating Can Help With Your Excavation Project

We are a team of experienced excavation professionals who are licensed, certified, and have demonstrated expertise in local soil, water, and environmental conditions. With more than 40 years of local experience, we are prepared for every challenge that might arise. We'll help you get your job done right!

General Excavation Services

General excavation has been a cornerstone service at Dan's Excavating since our company was founded.

Whether you need sewer/septic service, foundation repair, underground water/sewer line repair or replacement, or service and installation of wells/septic tanks, we hope you will call on us.

We have the equipment necessary to get your job done right - including excavators, backhoes, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, and skid steers.

We offer a full range of excavating, backhoe, trenching, and dozing services to meet your needs. Our excavation services include:

  • Land Clearing
  • Grading & Leveling
  • Erosion Control
  • Trenching
  • Backfilling

Our experienced team can complete your excavation project quickly and efficiently.

Grading and Excavation Services
Excavating for underground utilities

Underground Utility Excavation Services

Dan's Excavating specializes in utility work, such as storm and sanitary sewer installations and repairs. We are also a preferred contractor for emergency repair work for Agassiz, Marshall, Polk, Grand Forks, Traill, and Tri-County Rural water systems.

Remedial Excavation Services

In the event of a sewer or septic system malfunction, excavation of contaminated soil and backfill is required. Dan's Excavating provides these remedial excavation services for customers who call us for sewer or septic system repairs.

Excavating a leaky sewer pipe

Other Helpful Resources

When planning an excavation project, you may have other questions. So we created some downloadable guides and compiled links to other resources you may find helpful before, during, and after your excavation project.

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