We dig.
We grade.
We deliver.
22 years. 1,400+ projects. Zero shortcuts. The Lehigh Valley's most-trusted excavation crew for site prep, land clearing, demolition, drainage and septic.
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No-pressure quote in 24 hours. Booking 2–4 weeks out.
One crew. Every yard of dirt you've got.
From a backyard French drain to a 10-acre site prep, we own the job end-to-end — permits, equipment, hauling and cleanup.
Site Preparation
Clear, level, and ready your lot for the build — engineered to spec.
Land Clearing
Trees, brush, stumps and debris removed cleanly. Acres or backyards.
Grading & Leveling
Precision finish grading for drainage, foundations and landscaping.
Foundation Excavation
Dug to spec for footings, basements and slabs. On schedule, every time.
Demolition
Structures down, hauled out, site swept. Permitted and insured.
Drainage & French Drains
Stop the water before it stops you. Engineered drainage solutions.
Septic Systems
Install, repair and replace. PA-DEP compliant. Inspection-ready.
Utility Trenching
Water, sewer, electric, gas — trenched and backfilled to code.
Ponds & Pool Digs
Recreation-ready dig and shaping for pools, ponds and water features.
You get more than dirt moved.
We stack the deck so you can't lose. Every project includes:
- Free on-site estimateWe walk your property, scope the job, and write you an itemized quote — same week.
- Fixed-price, no-surprise pricingWhat we quote is what you pay. Change orders are in writing, never sprung.
- Permits handled for youTownship, county and DEP. We pull, schedule and pass inspections.
- 1-year workmanship warrantyIf our grade settles or our drain backs up, we come back. No charge.
- Owner-operator accountabilityYou'll have the owner's cell phone. Not a call center.
A thousand jobs. Zero shortcuts.
Proudly serving the entire Lehigh Valley.
Based in Allentown. On a job site somewhere in the Valley every weekday.
Full coverage map4.9★ from 187+ Lehigh Valley neighbors.
"Wood Excavating dug our basement on a tight schedule and finished a day early. Crew was professional, site was spotless. Hands-down the best contractor we've hired."
"We had standing water in our yard for years. They installed a French drain and graded the lot — problem solved. Fair price, no surprises."
"From the quote to the cleanup, everything was first-class. They explained every step. Worth every penny."
Answers before you ask.
How much does excavation cost in the Lehigh Valley?+
Most residential projects range from $2,500 for small grading jobs to $25,000+ for full site prep with utilities. We give free, itemized written estimates so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. We're a fully licensed PA contractor (PA HIC #PA-XXXXXX), with $2M general liability and full workers' comp coverage. We provide documentation on request.
How soon can you start?+
We're typically booking 2–4 weeks out for new projects and same-week for emergency work. Call for current availability.
Do you pull permits?+
We handle permitting for all of our scopes — township, county, and PA-DEP where required for septic and stormwater work.
What areas do you serve?+
All of the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities — Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Macungie, Whitehall, Nazareth and more. Outside this area? Call us — we'll let you know.
Ready to break ground? Let's dig.
Free written estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no surprises.