Excavation contractors in Connecticut
462 excavation contractors in Connecticut hold an active USDOT registration. The 8 counties listed below have at least 15 each and account for 462 of them.
Counties
| County | Contractors |
|---|---|
| New Haven County | 101 |
| Fairfield County | 95 |
| Litchfield County | 72 |
| New London County | 50 |
| Hartford County | 49 |
| Middlesex County | 32 |
| Windham County | 32 |
| Tolland County | 31 |
What excavation costs in Connecticut
These are published national ranges, not quotes. Local quotes vary.
- Residential excavation and site prep
- $1,500–$5,000 for standard site work (Appalachian Scapes)$2,500–$15,000 for a standard home site (SiteX)Price driver: Soil: clay and rock cost more than loam
- Removing trees, shrubs and debris
- $1,400–$5,800 (HomeAdvisor)Price driver: Tree density
- Grading a yard
- $1,000–$5,000 for an average backyard (HomeGuide)Price driver: Slope
- Driveway excavation
- $1,000–$5,000 on average (Appalachian Scapes)Price driver: Access: tight sites need smaller machines and more hours
- Dirt removal on a landscaping job
- $500–$6,000 (Angi)Price driver: Haul distance and disposal
Published labor data has no separate figure for this region, so expect prices near the national range.
Ranges from Appalachian Scapes, SiteX, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide and Angi, checked September 2026.