Do you do excavation as a stand-alone service?

Yes. We can handle excavation and grading on its own or as part of a larger landscape or hardscape project.

Can grading fix water pooling in my yard?

Often, yes. Regrading to move water away from your home and low spots, sometimes paired with drainage improvements, can solve many standing-water problems.

Do I need to mark utilities before you dig?

Utility lines must be located before any digging in Pennsylvania through PA811. We'll talk through this with you before work begins.

Excavation Services in Greater Pittsburgh

Every lasting landscape and hardscape project starts with the ground underneath it. Paul Miller’s Landscaping provides excavation and grading services that prepare your property the right way, whether you're adding a patio, building a retaining wall or reshaping your yard.

Our Excavation Services

Site preparation for patios, walkways and fire pits

Excavation for retaining walls and terraced slopes

Grading and leveling of yards and outdoor spaces

Drainage improvements to move water away from your home

Removal of soil, rock, old landscaping and debris

Prep for new lawn areas and planting beds

The Foundation of Every Project

Sinking patios, leaning walls and soggy yards usually trace back to poor site prep. Our crew handles excavation in-house, so the ground work is done to the standard the finished project needs, with no handoff between contractors.

Serving Greater Pittsburgh

We're a family-owned company based in Pleasant Hills, serving the South Hills and Greater Pittsburgh since 2016.

Commercial Excavation and Grading

We handle site prep for commercial landscape and hardscape projects, including grading around buildings, drainage improvements for lots and green spaces, and excavation for walls, walkways and patios. Learn more about our Commercial Landscaping services.

Excavation FAQs

Do you do excavation as a stand-alone service?
Yes. We can handle excavation and grading on its own or as part of a larger landscape or hardscape project.
Can grading fix water pooling in my yard?
Often, yes. Regrading to move water away from your home and low spots, sometimes paired with drainage improvements, can solve many standing-water problems.
Do I need to mark utilities before you dig?
Utility lines must be located before any digging in Pennsylvania through PA811. We'll talk through this with you before work begins.

Starting a project from the ground up? Call (412) 403-7967 or request your free estimate today.