Excavation Services

Trenching, utilities, and foundation excavation at $50/hr — dug straight, dug safe, by an OSHA certified competent person.

BOOK $50.00 / HR Call (323) 432-0008

Operator labor only — you rent the equipment · 8-hour standard day

What the rate covers

And what it doesn’t

The rate covers

Jay operating the machine — decades of experience on any equipment
OSHA certified competent person on trenching and shoring work
Help arranging the rental so the right machine shows up
Labor paid as the work progresses — never all upfront

On the hiring party

Equipment rental — you rent direct, no markup from Machine Masters
Dirt hauling — target $350–$550 per load (free clean fill exists via DirtMatch)
Concrete hauling & recycling — about $650 per 10 cubic yards
Permits, inspections, and project direction

Excavation — what’s included

On the board

S.01 Trenching services
S.02 Underground utilities
S.03 Underground plumbing
S.04 Drain line replacement
S.05 Septic system installation
S.06 Caissons
S.07 Foundation excavation
S.08 French & commercial drains
S.09 Land clearing
S.10 Earthwork & site prep

How it works

Three steps

Text a picture of the job

For quick pricing or questions, send a picture message and a description to Jay at (323) 432-0008.

You rent the equipment

All equipment must be rented for the job — Jay can help arrange the rental so the right machine shows up.

Jay runs the machine

Each work day is 8 hours; additional hours should be requested in advance. Labor progress payments required.

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Underground work

Utilities & drains

Trenching and underground utility work is excavation's core — pipe, drains, and septic runs dug to grade and ready for the next trade.

Exposed underground pipe in a trench — trenching services and underground utilities work

Questions

Good to know

What do excavation services cost?

Operator labor runs $50/hr for an 8-hour standard day. Machine rental and hauling are separate — you rent direct, so there is no rental markup in the rate.

Do you dig trenches for utilities and septic?

Yes — trenching services, underground utilities and plumbing, drain line replacement, and septic system installation are core excavation work.

Is the trenching done safely?

Jay is an OSHA certified competent person on trenching and shoring work. For trenches that need support, see the shoring page.

Got a job that needs an operator?

Send a picture and a description — that’s the fastest way to a price.

Text Jay Call (323) 432-0008