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Machado Brothers Inc
“Whenever I visit, it almost seems as though I'm family :))”
Best Excavation Services in Petaluma, CA
24 contractors listed · 5 in Petaluma · 3 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Pacific Coast Cutters
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Stoneart Construction Inc.
“Best contractor of Marin and sonoma county”
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Robison Construction
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C. Hardy General Engineering Contractor
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SMI Demolition
- Fair
- Prices
- Swimming Pool
“Eddie was the immediate supervisor of this difficult job, and he was efficient, very considerate and just great overall.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Petaluma, CA, these 24 contractors dig, grade and demolish. What each one says about machines, hauling and site work comes from its own website; the ratings and comments on this page are from public reviews.
Area overview: Petaluma, CA
5 of the 24 contractors we list are based in Petaluma; the other 19 serve Petaluma from towns including Santa Rosa (15 mi), Sonoma (12 mi) and Sebastopol (16 mi). 21 of the contractors on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 208 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (92%) and quality (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "price" and "communication". 3 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 13 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 4 offer emergency call-outs; 12 give free estimates and 11 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the contractors on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 21 list a public email. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
Does distance matter for excavation work?
5 of the 24 contractors are based in Petaluma, and the others reach it from within 30 mi. Machines travel on trailers, and moving them is charged as mobilization, so a firm from further out may add that cost while a closer one absorbs it. Ask how it is billed.
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Santiago General Engineering
- Driveway
- Fair
- Pricing
“Dario came out, gave us a quote on the job, and offered us a day that fit our schedule best due to that fact we would have limited access in and out as the work was being performed.”
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Adobe Construction Company
- Project
- Communication
- Drainage
“From start to finish working with Kyle was a positive experience, his communication exceeded our expectations and we felt that he took the time to make sure we fully understood our options and the process which helped put my mind at ease during a ver...”
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Howie Excavating & Grading
- Job
- Project
“Mitch came in with his excavator and pulled it off with care and precision to avoid any unknown water pipes, electrical lines, and the structural components of the barn.”
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J R Excavating & Sons Inc
“Best in the business, best prices, offered a payment plan that made this company a no brainer.”
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Beeler INC
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Connor and Sons Concrete Inc
- Quality
“Everyone that has seen the finished product says it looks great and wants the name and phone number for who did it!”
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Linscott Engineering Contractors Inc.
“He is sensitive to his clients needs, has a fine crew, has a good reputation with authorities and great connections with PG&E.”
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Peters Excavating
“Great customer service and office staff.”
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J H Mc Farland Concrete
“They set a reasonable schedule and did excellent work throughout, including removing our old brick patio, replacing a wooden wall, grading the area—including modifying the drainage as needed—and prepping it for the concrete pour.”
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Dias & Sons Drainage
“He did a great job and isn't a pushy sales man, it shows he dose care about whats best for me and not him i like that (not trying to sell something i don't need)”
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Manzoni Trucking & Excavating
“Fast forward two generations and you have yourself a first tier trucking and earth moving business outfitted with the best machines and men this side of the Mississippi.”
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Staggs Construction
“So do a lot of work with Staggs, a great bunch of people, honest and dependable”
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Castaneda Grading & Excavating
“Humberto's business acumen and excellent communication skills was an added plus to the professional work he and his team did for us.”
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John Pahlow Construction
“Very nice employees that knew what they were doing and did a good, fast job.”
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Durling Concrete Sawing
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J J Rooter & Plumbing
- Job
- Leak
- Drain
“I was pleasantly surprised that he promptly called the utility companies and within a few days had an estimate for trenchless lateral replacement along with a cautionary note on viability; several other utility lines appeared to be in close proximity...”
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R. V. Stich Inc
- Company
“I would recvomend any business or developer who wants a strategic partner on the ground to call Rocky at RV Stitch first versus being being vulnerable with other competitors who market more or have fancy websites.”
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Costa Demolition
- Job
- Concrete
- Company
“We came to Tulio and his group as we needed specific concrete removed from the front of our house while keeping an established path as well as removal of a gate and fence.”
Excavating Services in Petaluma, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$537
Maximum cost
$10729
National Average
$3329
Avg Per Hour Rates
$151
$1546
$5416
Fair price range is based on 325 cost profiles
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