Top 9 Excavation Contractors in Salem, VA
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Salem Excavation Contractors
Who should I hire if I need Excavation Services in Salem?
Right now there are about 52 companies in and around Salem ready to help you with your excavation services project.
- Of the 52 Excavation Contractors in the Salem area:
- 7 have a state level accreditation
- 3 have BBB accreditation.
Below we've listed a few of the top Excavation Contractors on Porch:
- Holland Hills Excavating
- Robert L Stump Excavating
- Pifer Co Inc
I have Excavation Services work that I need done in Salem. What should my budget be?
Our data on recent excavation contractor projects in Salem shows that larger excavation services projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:
- Location: excavation contractors travel time may factor into the budget.
- Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your excavation services project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your excavation contractor professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
- Company ratings: Highly-rated excavation contractors tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.
As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple excavation contractors throughout Salem to ensure your project is done right.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Salem?
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.
Latest projects near Salem
Within a week
Slope, cliff or bank stabilization
30-45%
Driveway
Dirt and soil
No
Earthwork
I'm flexible