Excavation Contractor in Whatcom County
Foundations, driveways, drainage, side sewers and land clearing, handled by a local crew running our own machines. Faster starts, honest pricing and work built for Northwest weather.
Locally owned
Our own equipment
Licensed & insured
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Tell us about your project and we’ll reply within one business day.
- No obligation
- Or call (360) 503-0571
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Driveways
- Land Clearing
- Grading
- Side Sewers
- Storm Drains
- French Drains
- Tree Removal
Whatcom County's Hometown Excavation Company
Whatcom Excavation is a locally owned site work contractor based right here in Whatcom County. We help homeowners, builders and landowners from Bellingham to Lynden, and across Skagit and Snohomish County, prepare, clear, drain and build on their land the right way.
Our Own Fleet
No rental waits. Our machines, maintained in-house.
Whatcom Based
Local crew who knows the soil, rain and permits.
Licensed & Insured
Protected work, built to pass inspection.
Written Estimates
Clear scope and price before we start.
Excavation & Site Work Services
One local team for the whole job, from the first dig to the final grade, across Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish County.
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Excavation
Precise digging for new homes, additions, shops and ADUs, done to plan and to grade by experienced operators.
- Foundations & basements
- Utility trenching
- Footings & crawlspaces
- Backfill & compaction
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Side Sewers & Storm Drains
Repair, replacement and new installs for sewer laterals and stormwater systems.
- Side sewer repair
- New connections
- Catch basins & tightlines
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French Drain Repair & Install
End soggy yards and wet crawlspaces with drainage sized for our rainfall.
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Tree Removal
Hazard, storm-damaged and unwanted trees removed, stumps included, full cleanup.
Not sure what your project needs? Most jobs involve more than one service. We’ll walk the site and give you one plan and one price.
100% Owned FleetExcavators, trucks & attachments ready to roll from Whatcom County.
Our Machines. Our Crew. Your Schedule.
Many contractors rent equipment job to job, which means waiting on availability and paying for it in your price. We own and maintain our own fleet, so we show up when we say we will and finish without delays.
No Rental Delays
Equipment ready to go means your project starts on time.
Local Ground Knowledge
We know how Whatcom County soil behaves in wet weather.
One Point of Contact
Straight answers and the same team from start to finish.
Clean, Safe Sites
Locates called, erosion control in place, property left tidy.
Simple From First Call to Final Grade
No surprises, no runaround. Here’s how every project works.
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Reach Out
Call us or send the estimate form. We respond within one business day.
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Free Site Visit
We check access, soil, slope and drainage and talk through your options.
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Written Estimate
Clear scope and price, plus guidance on any permits you need.
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We Get It Done
Our crew and machines do the work right and leave your site clean.
Built for Northwest Washington Ground
Heavy fall and winter rain, high water tables and dense glacial soils mean site work that’s fine elsewhere can fail here in one season.
As a Whatcom County excavation company, we plan every job around local conditions: drainage first, a compacted base that won’t settle, and grading that moves water away from your home. Whether it’s acreage near Lynden, a soggy yard in Bellingham or a new lot in Ferndale, we build it to last.
Rain-Ready Drainage
Drains and storm systems sized for long, wet winters.
Solid Base Every Time
Fabric and compacted rock so pads and driveways don't sink.
Permit-Aware Work
We know local requirements and build to pass inspection.
Rural & In-Town Lots
From tight city lots to large rural acreage.
Serving Whatcom, Skagit & Snohomish County
Headquartered in Whatcom County with fast response across Northwest Washington.
Whatcom County
Home base
Skagit County
Snohomish County
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call and talk to a real person on our team.
We're based in Whatcom County and work throughout Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish County, including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Everson, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, Stanwood, Arlington, Marysville and Everett.
Yes. We visit the site, look at access, soil and drainage, and give you a clear written estimate at no cost.
Yes. We own and maintain our own excavators, trucks and support equipment, so we aren't waiting on rental availability and can schedule your job sooner.
We work with county and city permit requirements regularly. We'll tell you what your project needs, coordinate utility locates, and build to inspection standards.
Standing water in the yard, a soggy crawlspace, damp basement walls or water pooling against the foundation after rain are common signs. We'll assess the grade and soil and recommend the right drainage fix.
Yes. We plan wet-season work with erosion control and the right methods for saturated ground. Drainage and sewer repairs are often most urgent in the rainy months.
Ready to Break Ground?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate from Whatcom County’s local excavation crew.