Top 5 Excavation Contractors in Santa Barbara, CA

Porch Pro Headshot DTL Excavating
Excavation Contractors
Serves Santa Barbara, California
(6)
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. DTL Excavating was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that people can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a ...Read more about DTL Excavating
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. DTL Excavating was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that people can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a ...Read more about DTL Excavating
Porch Pro Headshot Sims Backhoe Service
Excavation Contractors
Serves Santa Barbara, California
(3)
About Steve Sims I am an Arroyo Grande native, went to Arroyo Grande high school and got my start working with heavy equipment, specializing in backhoe operation with two major excavating companies here in the Central Coast. In 2005 I went out on my own and started Sims Backhoe Service. It takes m...Read more about Sims Backhoe Service
About Steve Sims I am an Arroyo Grande native, went to Arroyo Grande high school and got my start working with heavy equipment, specializing in backhoe operation with two major excavating companies here in the Central Coast. In 2005 I went out on my own and started Sims Backhoe Service. It takes m...Read more about Sims Backhoe Service
Porch Pro Headshot Willhite Grading & Excavation Inc.
Excavation Contractors
Serves Santa Barbara, California
Willhite Grading & Excavation is a earthwork contractor located in Montecito. They offer grading, excavation, trenching, concrete demo, house demo, drainage install, rock breaking and much more.
Willhite Grading & Excavation is a earthwork contractor located in Montecito. They offer grading, excavation, trenching, concrete demo, house demo, drainage install, rock breaking and much more.
Porch Pro Headshot Santa Barbara Bobcat
Excavation Contractors
Serves Santa Barbara, California
(6)
Porch Pro Headshot Industrial Contractor Services
Excavation Contractors
Serves Santa Barbara, California

Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Santa Barbara Excavation Contractors

How many excavation contractors does Santa Barbara have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Santa Barbara to help you with your next excavation services job.

  • 10 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Santa Barbara?

Every project differs, but you should ask any excavation contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any excavation services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for excavation contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your excavation contractor project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the excavation contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Santa Barbara has finished working?

Every excavation services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any excavation services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with excavation services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the excavation contractor to describe what they did. Whether your excavation services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your excavation services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the excavation contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

Latest projects near Santa Barbara

Recent projects booked on Porch
Santa Barbara 93101
Earthwork
Service needed
Earthwork
Start Date
Within a year
Goleta 93117
Land Clearing
Start Date
I'm flexible
Landscaping service needed
Land clearing, brush or stump removal
Land clearing service needed
Removal of grass and weeds from island between yard and street. Level area for the installation of brown rubber bead mulch. Weeds in green trash, dirt to low areas in yard.
Size of area that needs to be cleared
Under 5,000 sq ft
Santa Barbara 93103
Slope Stabilization
Start Date
I'm flexible
Erosion control service needed
Slope, cliff or bank stabilization
Slope percentage grade
More than 45%
What is adjacent to slope
Driveway, Home or other building
Slop surface material
Rocks and boulders
Recent mud, rock or landslide
I'm not sure