Excavation questions. Straight answers.
Common questions about excavation, utility trenching, grading, drainage, site preparation, service areas and getting a project quoted.
Know what to expect before the equipment shows up.
Every site is different, so some answers depend on access, utilities, soil, weather and project scope. These are the questions that matter most before scheduling excavation work.
What areas does On Site Excavating serve?
On Site Excavating is based in Rapid City and serves qualified projects across West River, South Dakota, including Rapid City, Box Elder, Sturgis, Spearfish, Deadwood, Wall, Hot Springs, the Black Hills and surrounding areas. Project availability depends on scope, access, travel, equipment needs and schedule. View the full service area.
Do you offer free excavation quotes?
Yes. Quote requests are free. Send the project location, service needed, site conditions and timing through the quote page, or call (605) 430-2626.
What excavation services do you provide?
Core services include site excavation, utility trenching, grading and leveling, drainage and site utilities, demolition, land clearing, dirt work and hauling. See all excavation services.
Do you work on residential, commercial and industrial projects?
Yes. On Site Excavating works on residential, commercial and industrial excavation and sitework projects when the scope, access and schedule are a fit.
Do you trench for water, sewer and power utilities?
Utility trenching is a core service. On Site Excavating handles trenching and excavation for water, sewer, power and related underground site utilities. View utility trenching services.
Do you provide grading and site preparation?
Yes. Grading and leveling services include rough grading, finish grading, pads, driveways, drainage-focused grade work and site preparation. View grading services.
Can you help with drainage problems?
On Site Excavating provides drainage and site-utility excavation, including work involving stormwater, culverts, manholes, trenching, backfill and grade restoration. The exact solution depends on the site conditions. View drainage and site utility services.
Do you provide demolition services?
Yes. Demolition services include controlled removal, debris handling, cleanup and grading coordination for qualified projects. View demolition services.
Do you handle land clearing?
Yes. Land clearing and site preparation can include opening access, clearing ground and preparing the site for construction, utilities and equipment. View land clearing services.
Can you haul away dirt and excavation material?
Dirt work and hauling services can include material import, export, spreading, shaping, cleanup and construction material hauling depending on the project scope. View dirt work and hauling.
What information do you need for a quote?
The most useful information is the exact project location, type of work, access conditions, approximate timeline and anything already known about utilities, drainage, grade or site conditions. Photos can also help explain the site when available.
How soon can an excavation project start?
Start dates depend on the current schedule, project scope, access, weather, required coordination and equipment needs. Send the project details or call for current availability rather than relying on a generic lead time.
How long does an excavation project take?
Project length varies with scope, soil and site conditions, access, weather, utilities and the amount of material that must be moved. A more useful timeline can be given after the jobsite and scope are reviewed.
What about permits and underground utility locating?
Permit and utility-location requirements vary by project and jurisdiction. Underground utilities should be properly located before excavation begins. On Site Excavating can review the scope and identify what project-specific coordination needs to happen before work starts.
What should I expect when the excavation work is finished?
The goal is to leave the work area organized and ready for the next phase of the project. Exact cleanup, backfill, compaction, grading or restoration should be included in the agreed project scope so everyone knows what the finished handoff includes.
Send the location, scope and site conditions.
For the fastest response, call directly. For a quote request, send the project details through the contact page.