Excavation Contractors in Nevada
Find excavation contractors serving Nevada properties, for site preparation, land grading, trenching, foundation and basement digs, pond excavation and other earthwork. We list 32 excavation contractors across 1 Nevada metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Nevada Excavation Contractors by City
- Las Vegas excavation contractors: 32 verified
Nevada Excavation Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also land clearing |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 32 | 4 |
Counts come from the listings on each city page. The Contractors column is the number of excavation companies listed; each confirms excavation on its own website. The other columns count companies whose sites also confirm that service, so one company can appear in more than one column.
How Much Do Excavation Contractors Charge in Nevada?
Excavation typically costs $2.50 to $15 per cubic yard for ordinary soil, or $100 to $300 per hour for an excavator with an operator, according to HomeGuide’s 2026 guide. Its average total project is $1,100 to $5,600, with trenching at $5 to $12 per linear foot and pond digging at $300 to $3,200. These are national figures; no published source gives a reliable Nevada-specific average. For the full breakdown, see excavation cost.
Nevada Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | NRS 455.110 requires the person conducting excavation or demolition to notify the operators’ association (USA North 811) at least 2 working days but no more than 28 calendar days before work starts. USA North 811 serves Nevada counties including Clark, and says each person or company excavating needs its own ticket. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | NDEP’s Stormwater Branch requires coverage under Construction Stormwater General Permit NVR100000 for projects that can discharge to a water of the US and disturb one acre or more, or less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of one acre or more, or if NDEP finds a smaller project could affect a receiving water within a quarter mile. The 2015 permit has been administratively continued. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | NDEP’s Smoke Management Program coordinates open burning in Nevada and takes open burn permit applications online through its AIMS portal; the program does not supersede local governments’ authority to regulate smoke and air pollution. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Las Vegas: In Las Vegas, disturbing a quarter acre or more of soil requires a Clark County Dust Control Operating Permit, which the city requires on its grading applications.
How to Choose an Excavation Contractor in Nevada
Send every bidder the same plans and dimensions. Ask whether the price is per cubic yard, per hour or a fixed total; whether spoil haul-off, imported fill, rock and compaction testing are included; who handles permits and utility locates; and what the finished grade will look like.
For background, read site preparation, excavation cost and land grading.
Sources
- Nevada: 811 requirement (no date)
- Nevada: Construction stormwater permit (no date)
- Nevada: Open burning rules (no date)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Excavation Cost? (written February 5, 2026)
Reviewed October 16, 2026. Prices are attributed national estimates. Confirm permit requirements for your parcel with the city or county.