Do excavation contractors need a license in NH?

There's no general excavation license, but septic installation needs an NHDES installer's permit and excavators must notify Dig Safe before digging. See which NH contractors need a license.

Do I need a permit for site work near water?

Work near lakes, rivers or wetlands may need NHDES shoreland or wetlands permits. See our shoreland and wetlands guide.

When is the best time for excavation?

Once the frost is out and roads reopen to heavy loads after spring postings. See our seasonal planning guide.

How do I get quotes from excavation contractors in New Hampshire?

Compare the listings on this page and contact a few directly, or describe your project once on our free quote form and we'll send it to up to 3 matching local pros.

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Excavation Contractors in New Hampshire

Excavation contractors handle site work: foundation holes, driveways, land clearing, drainage, utilities and septic systems. New Hampshire's ledge, frost and spring road postings all affect scheduling and price.

60 excavation contractors are listed in the directory, sorted by Google rating. Get up to 3 free quotes.

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60 excavation contractors in NH

Select Excavation & Landscaping — Excavation in Sandown, NH · 5.0★ on Google (174 reviews)
Hamm Septic Services — Septic Installation in Londonderry, NH · 4.9★ on Google (193 reviews)
Townes Septic Service — Septic Installation in Weare, NH · 5.0★ on Google (166 reviews)
Vlk Septic — Septic Installation in Wentworth, NH · 5.0★ on Google (72 reviews)
Globe Green LLC — Landscaper in Concord, NH · 4.9★ on Google (72 reviews)
Raisanen Landscaping — Landscaper in Merrimack, NH · 4.7★ on Google (57 reviews)
Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service — Landscaper in North Conway, NH · 4.9★ on Google (36 reviews)
KDI Landscaping — Landscaper in Rindge, NH · 4.4★ on Google (38 reviews)
Continental Paving, Inc. — General Contractor in Londonderry, NH · 3.1★ on Google (97 reviews)
Hutter Construction Corporation — General Contractor in New Ipswich, NH · 4.6★ on Google (19 reviews)
K. Clough's Landscape & Design, LLC — Landscaper in Concord, NH · 3.9★ on Google (27 reviews)
Advanced Excavating & Paving LLC — General Contractor in Suncook, NH · 4.0★ on Google (20 reviews)
Sonny D Construction, Inc. — Excavation in Bedford, NH · 5.0★ on Google (7 reviews)
Jake Dawson's Excavation & Utility Services, LLC — Excavation in Ossipee, NH · 5.0★ on Google (4 reviews)
Gordon T. Burke & Sons, Inc. — Excavation in North Conway, NH · 4.2★ on Google (5 reviews)
Lobdell Landscape Company — Landscaper in Hampton, NH · 3.7★ on Google (3 reviews)
Legacy Concrete Co., — Concrete in Dover, NH · 5.0★ on Google (1 review)
603 Dirtworks — General Contractor in East Kingston, NH
A. Pineo Construction — Excavation in New Ipswich, NH
Affordable Asphalt — Paving in Hooksett, NH
American Asphalt Paving LLC — Paving in Hooksett, NH
ArborCare NH — Tree Service in Laconia, NH
Barron Brothers Development, Inc. — Excavation in Farmington, NH
Blue Ribbon Companies — Fencing in Hooksett, NH
Bryan M. Fournier Landscaping & Irrigation — Landscaper in Goffstown, NH
DeCosta Construction, LLC — Turn-Key Builder in Campton, NH
Everlast Construction — Turn-Key Builder in Amherst, NH
Farrell Contracting Services — Excavation in Lee, NH
Forcier Contracting & Building Services, Inc. — General Contractor in Nashua, NH
G.W. Brooks & Son, Inc. — Excavation in Freedom, NH
Garside Sewer & Septic Service LLC — Septic Installation in Hudson, NH
Grade On Excavation — Excavation in Whitefield, NH
Green Acres Landscaping — Landscaper in Whitefield, NH
Hall's Excavation — Excavation in Bristol, NH
Integrity Earthworks, LLC — Excavation in Ossipee, NH
JM Demolition — Demolition in Alton, NH
John Downing Excavating, Inc. — Excavation in Enfield, NH
K J Fisher & Sons, LLC — Excavation in Deerfield, NH
KBD Landscaping and Maintenance — Landscaper in Hudson, NH
Leighton A. White Inc. — Excavation in Milford, NH
LJM Construction, LLC — Excavation in Hillsboro, NH
McConkey Construction — Septic Installation in Tamworth, NH
New Yard Excavation & Septics — Excavation in Hopkinton, NH
North East HomeRenovation LLC — Remodeler in Derry, NH
Pappas Contracting — General Contractor in West Swanzey, NH
Presby Construction, Inc. — General Contractor in Franconia, NH
R. S. Audley, Inc. — General Contractor in Bow, NH
Southern NH construction LLC — Carpenter in Newfields, NH
Steve Sarette & Son Excavation, LLC — Excavation in Goffstown, NH
Swallow & Sons Excavation — Excavation in Lancaster, NH
T. Roy Construction — Excavation in Barrington, NH
Tall Pines Landscaping — Landscaper in Newport, NH
Terraform Site Contracting Inc. — Excavation in New Ipswich, NH
Tyrol Excavation and Trails — Excavation in Conway, NH
White Mountain Excavation LLC — Excavation in Candia, NH
White's Brush Management & Excavation LLC — Excavation in Whitefield, NH
Wilder Excavating — Excavation in Stoddard, NH
Winni Construction, Inc. — Turn-Key Builder in Bridgewater, NH
Wood and Nails Construction — General Contractor in Windham, NH
Young's Excavating & Paving LLC — Paving in Penacook, NH

Frequently asked questions

Do excavation contractors need a license in NH?: There's no general excavation license, but septic installation needs an NHDES installer's permit and excavators must notify Dig Safe before digging. See which NH contractors need a license.
Do I need a permit for site work near water?: Work near lakes, rivers or wetlands may need NHDES shoreland or wetlands permits. See our shoreland and wetlands guide.
When is the best time for excavation?: Once the frost is out and roads reopen to heavy loads after spring postings. See our seasonal planning guide.
How do I get quotes from excavation contractors in New Hampshire?: Compare the listings on this page and contact a few directly, or describe your project once on our free quote form and we'll send it to up to 3 matching local pros.