Excavating Service in Sussex County, NJ

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Precision Earthworks provides comprehensive excavation services including site clearing, land preparation, foundation digging, and utility trenching. With over 20 years of experience, we handle projects of all sizes in Sussex, Morris, Warren, Bergen, and Somerset counties. We offer emergency excavation, night hours, and weekend availability to fit your schedule.

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Excavating Service Services in Sussex County, NJ

Precision Earthworks provides comprehensive excavation services including site clearing, land preparation, foundation digging, and utility trenching. With over 20 years of experience, we handle projects of all sizes in Sussex, Morris, Warren, Bergen, and Somerset counties. We offer emergency excavation, night hours, and weekend availability to fit your schedule.

A tracked excavator digging a residential foundation on a sloped, rocky lot in Sussex County, New Jersey. Cleared soil and exposed ledge rock are visible along the excavation walls, with a graded access path leading to the site.

Excavation

Precision Earthworks provides professional excavation services across Sussex County for residential and commercial sites.

  • Foundation excavated to correct depth and grade, reducing the risk of settling or structural movement
  • Rocky and ledge conditions handled with proper equipment, so subsurface surprises do not stop your project
  • Accurate site grading channels water away from structures, protecting against basement moisture and erosion
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A tracked excavator clearing and grading a wooded residential lot in Sussex County, NJ, with rough terrain leveled and topsoil staged along the site edge. The prepared ground shows compacted subgrade ready for foundation work on a sloped, rocky property.

Site Preparation

Precision Earthworks provides professional site preparation services across Sussex County, NJ, getting your land build-ready from the ground up.

  • Properly graded land directs water away from your foundation, reducing long-term moisture damage
  • Soil compaction after clearing prevents settling that can crack slabs or shift structures over time
  • Rocky and glacial till terrain in Sussex County is handled with equipment sized for the actual conditions on your lot
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A large excavator digging a deep rectangular foundation pit on a residential lot in Sussex County, New Jersey, with exposed soil walls and cleared ground surrounding the site. Rocky subsoil is visible along the pit walls, showing typical Sussex County terrain conditions.

Foundation Digging

Precision Earthworks provides professional foundation digging services for residential and commercial projects across Sussex County.

  • Foundation dug to exact depth and grade specs, giving your builder a ready base with no rework
  • Equipment capable of breaking through Sussex County rock and glacial till without stalling your project
  • Proper excavation depth accounts for the 42-inch frost line in northern New Jersey, reducing heave risk
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A Precision Earthworks excavator digging a clean utility trench through rocky residential property in Sussex County, New Jersey. Exposed soil walls show the layered glacial terrain typical of the region, with spoil piled neatly alongside the open trench.

Utility Trenching

Precision Earthworks provides utility trenching services for residential and commercial properties across Sussex County.

  • Trenches dug to exact depth and slope keep utility lines properly seated and reduce future service failures
  • Proper backfill and compaction after each trench prevents ground settling and surface damage on your property
  • Experienced operators work around rocky Sussex County terrain and heavy glacial soil without damaging existing underground lines
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A Precision Earthworks excavator grading a sloped residential lot in Sussex County, New Jersey, with freshly leveled soil and a cleared building pad visible in the foreground.

Grading and Leveling

Precision Earthworks provides professional grading and leveling services across Sussex County for residential and commercial properties.

  • Water drains away from your foundation instead of pooling against it
  • Compacted, stable subgrade reduces settling under driveways, pads, and structures
  • Corrected slopes stop topsoil and lawn from washing out during heavy rain
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What sets us apart for Excavating Service

20+ years excavation experience

Emergency and night work available

Hands-on specialist crew

Multi-county service coverage

Weekend availability

Recent Projects in Sussex County, NJ

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Common Questions About Excavating Service in Sussex County, NJ

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before hiring a local contractor.

Yes, we provide emergency excavation work including nights and weekends throughout New Jersey.

We serve Sussex, Morris, Warren, Bergen, and Somerset counties with full excavation capabilities.

We specialize in both residential and commercial excavation projects of any size.

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What homeowners say.

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Precision Earthworks LLC did an amazing job clearing and regrading my backyard (about ½ acre). Matt and his crew were professional, hardworking, and communicated extremely well from scheduling through completion. They worked two full days—nearly 10 hours each day—and the results speak for themselves. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend them. A picture is worth a thousand words—see below!

Juan Mendez Google review · April 2026

“Matt and his crew do outstanding work. Every time they come, the yard comes out looking absolutely pristine and professional. The attention to detail is top-notch, and their pricing is always fair. Highly recommend!”

richard parente Google review · June 2026

Matt and his crew did an outstanding job with our land clearing project from start to finish. The crew was professional, punctual, and extremely hardworking. They cleared the property quickly while still paying attention to detail and leaving everything clean and properly graded when the job was complete. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they made everything stress-free. It’s hard to find contractors who take this much pride in their work. I highly recommend Precision Earthworks LLC to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality excavation and land clearing services

Shina Lingat Google review · May 2026

What a pleasure it was to work with Matt and his crew from Precision Earthworks. Matt is a hardworking, honest, and reliable young man who clearly takes pride in what he does — and it shows in the quality of the work. His team did a fantastic job clearing a section of my property, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Communication was clear, concise, and always followed through with exactly what was promised. Throughout the job, Matt checked in multiple times to make sure everything they were doing met my expectations. That level of professionalism and respect for the homeowner is rare. On top of the excellent workmanship, Matt’s pricing is very reasonable — especially considering the quality, efficiency, and care he and his crew bring to the job. It’s obvious that the whole team takes great pride in their work, and the results speak for themselves. I couldn’t be happier with the job they did and highly recommend Precision Earthworks to anyone looking for land clearing done the right way.

Carl Fargione Google review · April 2026

Matt and his crew did an amazing job - transformed our property. His crew is professional, efficient, polite and hardworking. I could not recommend this company enough! Too many good things to say and would recommend them to everyone.

Sonja Anderson Google review · June 2026

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  • Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday By appointment