Are you a licensed excavation contractor, and can I verify it?

Yes, DW Excavation, LLC is a licensed contractor in California (CA LIC #1060838). You can verify the license through the California Contractors State License Board.

Do I need a grading permit for my project in Sonoma County?

Most projects that involve significant grading, filling, or excavation in Sonoma County will require a grading permit. DW Excavation helps clients identify permit needs during the consultation stage.

How do you handle trench safety on site?

We follow OSHA trench safety standards including proper shoring, benching, and sloping. Safe ingress/egress and spoil placement are always maintained to protect crews.

Will you manage erosion control and stormwater best practices?

Yes, erosion control and stormwater best management practices are a key part of every project. We install sediment controls, slope stabilization, and eco remediation solutions.

What factors most affect excavation cost and schedule locally?

Local excavation costs and timelines depend on soil type, site access, permitting, utility conflicts, and scope of work. DW Excavation provides clear estimates after site review.

EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR

Licensed Excavation Contractor in Sonoma County

As a licensed excavation contractor in Sonoma County, DW Excavation, LLC offers homeowners, builders, and developers a professional contractor team known for its affordable, licensed, and reliable services. With over a decade of experience since its founding in 2013 and a valid California license (CA LIC #1060838), our team delivers precision, not just cuts in the ground, but in costs and timelines

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Why Choose DW Excavation

When searching for a trusted excavation contractor in Sonoma County, homeowners and developers need more than just equipment; they need a team with the expertise, licensing, and reliability to get the job done right. At DW Excavation, LLC, we bring over a decade of hands-on experience, combining affordable service, high-quality workmanship, and a genuine commitment to every project we take on.

What truly sets us apart is our ability to deliver comprehensive excavation solutions tailored to your site's unique needs. From site planning and trenching to grading, pond excavation, road construction, underground utility installation, and eco remediation, we offer a complete range of services that support both residential and commercial projects across Sonoma and Monterey Counties.

Our Comprehensive Excavation Services

DW Excavation delivers a full range of excavation services in Sonoma County tailored to both residential and commercial jobs, ensuring clean, efficient site preparation with precision and professionalism.

Land Clearing and Preparation

We clear brush, trees, and debris; strip organics; and balance or export spoils to create a stable, build-ready surface. Protection of retained assets and sediment controls keeps the work area tidy and compliant from the first cut.

Trenching for Utilities

Our team installs trenches for water, sewer, electrical, and communications with precise depths, bedding, and backfill, keeping separations and cover in line with typical codes. Safe ingress/egress, spoil placement, and traffic control help minimize disruption and risk.

Pond Installation

We excavate, contour, and compact ponds for irrigation, habitat, or aesthetics, evaluating soils, water table, and inflow/outflow to promote stability. Liners, berm shaping, and spillway considerations are planned up front to reduce seepage and erosion over time.

Foundation Excavation

We cut, over-excavate (when needed), and fine-grade building pads for structural reliability—managing export/import to hit target elevations. Clean edges, correct setbacks, and drainage awareness prepare your foundation crew for a faster, cleaner pour.

Grading Services

From rough cut to finish grade, we shape sites to design elevations for pads, roads, and landscape, prioritizing positive drainage and erosion control. Our grading supports stability, stormwater intent, and inspection readiness throughout construction.

Benefits of Our Service

DW Excavation not only prepares your site but also provides tangible advantages that make the project smoother, safer, and smarter.

Licensed & Insured: You get full peace of mind knowing our work meets state standards.
Experienced Team: Over a decade of practical, local experience in Sonoma and Monterey Counties.
Affordable Pricing: Transparent quotes designed to optimize your budget without compromising quality.
Comprehensive Solutions: One contractor handles planning, grading, utilities, remediation, and more.
Environmentally Aware: We prioritize eco‑friendly practices, including erosion control and eco remediation, to protect your land and local ecosystems.

Our 4-Step Process

Consultation & Due Diligence

We walk the site, review goals, soils, access, and utilities; identify permitting needs; and provide a clear scope, sequence, and estimate so you can decide with confidence.

Buildable Plan, Sequencing & Controls

We translate design into a field-ready plan, haul routes, staging, erosion controls, safety, and inspection checkpoints, sequenced to keep crews productive and your project moving.

Precision Field Execution

Operators and labor work to spec with verified elevations, safe trench practices, and clean housekeeping; we coordinate with other trades to reduce conflicts and idle time.

Closeout, As-Builts & Handover

We finalize grades, stabilize disturbed areas, document utilities and elevations, and hand over as-builts so subsequent trades can mobilize faster and inspectors can sign off smoothly.

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Yes, DW Excavation, LLC operates under a valid California contractor license; you can verify any contractor’s license status directly with the CSLB for added peace of mind.
Often, yes, permits are typically required when certain cut/fill volumes or depths are exceeded, or when supporting structures; county guidance outlines thresholds and any exemptions.
We follow OSHA trenching standards, safe access/egress, protective systems in deeper trenches, and daily inspections by a competent person, to reduce risk and pass inspections.
Yes—silt fencing, slope protection, stabilized entrances, and seasonal measures are planned to meet Sonoma County BMP expectations and protect neighboring properties.
Access constraints, soil type, rock presence, weather windows, and permitting/inspection cadence are the biggest drivers; our planning phase addresses each to improve predictability.