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Excavation contractors in Massachusetts

761 excavation contractors in Massachusetts hold an active USDOT registration. The 13 counties listed below have at least 15 each and account for 758 of them.

Counties

Other counties in Massachusetts

3 contractors in 1 counties with fewer than 15 listings.

What excavation costs in Massachusetts

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.