B&K Excavating and Landscaping
“B & K did a super job on repairing our long, eroded and rutted gravel drive, regrading and re-rocking it and cleaning up the drainage ditches to redirect water.”
Best Excavation Services near State College, PA
These contractors serve State College from nearby bases in towns including Boalsburg, Coudersport and Port Matilda.
10 contractors listed · 5 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified November 5, 2026
Ressler Excavating LLC
“He was timely, polite, responsive, mindful of scope/budget and delivered a great finished product.”
Karch Landscaping & Excavating LLC
“Nathan delivered the dumpster within a day of our request and promptly picked it back up a week later.”
G and G Earthworks
“Shane and his guys are friendly, responsive and skilled - the job was complicated by lots of roots and some septic lines.”
T.M. Perryman Excavation
“They were easy to work with, set a schedule they sticked to, showed up early in the morning when they said they would, confirmed goals walking the site, fixed an issue that wasn't even in scope, and wrapped up in lightning time despite 93 degree humid weather.”
Kissell Excavating
“Have used him on a few jobs because hes knowledgeable, efficient and affordable”
Listed for homeowners in and around State College, PA, these 10 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: State College, PA
9 of the 10 contractors on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 160 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites. 3 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of the contractors on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
Do any of these contractors say they are licensed?
2 of the 10 listings on this page show a license on their websites. Check the claim with the issuing board, and ask separately for a certificate of insurance sent by the insurer rather than a copy forwarded by the contractor.
Sam's Backhoe Services
Nittany Mountain Excavating
Zimmerman's Excavation
“After sharing issues my daughter had with her house and spring water, Alan came out and provided guidance on how best to correct the situation.”
Lewistown Excavating LLC
“Their work ethic was tremendous -- very careful with their machinery and more than willing to put in the hands-on work needed.”
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