Excavation and Grading in Madison, WI
Site prep, grading, trenching and drainage work with the right equipment.
- Lawn and Landscape
- Homes and businesses
- One call, not five
One request. One expert. One call.
Prefer to type? Text your request to 608-579-0220.

Everything on the surface depends on the ground beneath it. Grading, trenching and drainage set the stage for foundations, driveways, pools and more. Submit one request and a partner excavating expert contacts you.
Our crews handle site clearing, grading, foundation digs, utility trenches, drainage and land clearing. One expert will talk through your lot and plan the visit.
Excavation and Grading: what our partners handle
- Site clearing and grading
- Foundation and basement excavation
- Utility and drain trenching
- Land clearing and brush removal
- Drainage and French drains
- Driveway and pad preparation
Signs it is time to call
- A lot ready to build on
- A yard that floods or erodes
- A pool or addition needing digging
- A septic or utility project
What happens after you ask
- 1
You submit once
Tell us what you need and where. It takes about a minute.
- 2
One expert contacts you
A member of our team reviews it and calls. Only one contractor will ever call.
- 3
Assess, estimate, work
Madison Excavation sends a licensed, independent, insured, vetted pro to assess, estimate and do the work.
About excavation and grading
Do you call before digging?
Calling 811 before digging is required in Wisconsin. Pros handle it.
Can you build a driveway?
Yes, many partners prepare drives and pads.
Will several contractors call me?
No. Only one contractor will ever call about your request. You will not get a pile of calls and constant emails, and we never sell your information.
Who does the work?
A licensed, independent, insured and vetted partner contractor visits to assess the work, gives you an estimate and does the work if you decide to go ahead. See our Terms of Use for details.
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