D.C. Woods Excavating
“They are honest and helpful in the planning and did a great job through the demo work and grading project they did for us.”
Best Excavation Services in York, PA
15 contractors listed · 5 in York · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 6, 2026
Steve L Dellinger Contractors
“Very satisfied if I ever need anything else done wouldn't hesitate to call Mr Dellinger back”
Weaver & Sons Excavation
“We live near Rocky Ridge County Park, and Matt and his team did an exceptional job at clearing the particularly rocky land.”
Trinity Excavating Inc
C&H Excavating
“He could have easily turned this into a big job for C&H, but instead demonstrated honesty and integrity by advising us as to how the system works and what we needed to do.”
H&H General Excavating Co.
“As a first time customer I was impressed with the staff both Toby and Gary who handled my work impeccably and professionally.”
Listed for homeowners in and around York, PA, these 15 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: York, PA
5 of the 15 contractors we list are based in York; the other 10 serve York from towns including Spring Grove (11 mi), Wrightsville (13 mi) and Dallastown (7 mi). The contractors on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 278 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 offers emergency call-outs; 7 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the contractors on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 12 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 15 contractors are based in York, and the others reach it from within 15 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.
Almony's Outdoors
“They have also come for the removal of several tree limbs that fell during a very bad storm in our area.”
Sam's Backhoe and Septic Repairs
“He explained exactly how the process will be handled and charged a very reasonable rate.”
Blue Star Septic Service
“He quickly adjusted his schedule to address an issue, ensuring everything stayed on track for a critical real estate deal.”
Emory J. Peters Excavating & Paving Contractor
“From the beginning they were forthright and honest about how the job needed to be done so that it was right.”
Restuccia Excavating
“He values good quality work and is great with communication and working as a team.”
BN Excavating Inc
“Their team is not only friendly and qualified, but they also work effectively with our on-site maintenance crew, showing great respect and care for our property.”
JRB Excavating LLC
“Josh was responsive to my call, had me a price and was scheduling work before his Peers returned my call.”
Dash Mechanical
“Came promptly, workers were fabulous to work with, service completed successfully, accurately, and prices were amazing.”
General Construction Services
“I highly recommend GCS Built for any improvements or additions you are planning, Jed, Amy and their people were great to work with.”
Why these companies made our list
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