Best Excavation Services in Pittsburgh, PA
16 contractors listed · all 16 in Pittsburgh · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 31, 2026
Local Roots Landscaping
Pittsburgh Drain Guys
Poremski Michael F Plumbing & Heating
Peter J. Caruso & Sons
Rader Landscaping and Construction LLC
Listed for homeowners in and around Pittsburgh, PA, these 16 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: Pittsburgh, PA
All 16 contractors we list here are in Pittsburgh itself. We have 17 contractors in Pittsburgh on file; this page shows the highest-rated 16. The contractors on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 652 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and responsiveness (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "communication", "price" and "crew". 8 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 6 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 16 of the contractors on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What do these contractors show on their sites?
All 16 excavation listings here point to a website. The useful pages are the equipment list and project photos: machine sizes tell you what will fit through your gate, and pictures of finished grading tell you more than a services page ever will.
Nate Brown Demolition
J Bird's Landscaping LLC
Nates Demolition and Clean-Out Services LLC
Pittsburgh Excavation
Pittsburgh French Drains and Excavating
JJI Concrete Contractors
Noralco Corporation
Jase Construction Services
JCF Services
Stamm Development
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about contractors in Pittsburgh
- “Nate Brown Demolition was prompt, professional, did the work exactly as they quoted, even did a bit more.” — customer of Nate Brown Demolition
- “Kenneth's team was responsive, worked diligently, asked questions and had solutions that all respected our budget.” — customer of Local Roots Landscaping
- “I would highly recommend 412 Dumpsters and Demolition! Very professional all the way around!” — customer of 412 Dumpsters & Demolition
- “Ken did a fabulous job with the design and was very responsive to my ideas and questions regarding plant choices.” — customer of Local Roots Landscaping
- “Nate Brown Demolition was excellent. Nate is a great guy, easy to deal with and a great communicator.” — customer of Nate Brown Demolition
Excerpts from public reviews of the contractors listed on this page.