Excavation Services

Complete land clearing, grading, and digging services for homes, businesses, and contractors across Western Pennsylvania.

A detailed before-and-after style construction site scene split down the center: on the left, dense overgrown brush, small trees, and uneven rocky ground; on the right, the same area fully cleared and professionally graded into a smooth, gently sloping pad ready for building. Both halves share the same faint outline of a barn and hillside in the distance, typical of rural Fayette County. Diffused midday natural light ensures clarity in branches, roots, and soil textures. Photographic realism with balanced composition and sharp focus, emphasizing transformation and precision. In the cleared half, subtle tire impressions and neatly piled topsoil at the edge hint at recent land clearing and excavation work, underscoring the effectiveness of professional site preparation.
A wide panoramic view of a recently cleared and graded hillside lot in Westmoreland County, the ground smoothed into clean, level terraces of compacted brown soil with subtle track marks from heavy machinery. In the foreground, a bright orange bulldozer and a mid-size skid steer are parked neatly side by side, their metal blades and buckets showing a light coating of dust. Late afternoon sunlight casts a warm golden glow, highlighting the contours of the grading and creating long, soft shadows. Photographic realism, slightly elevated angle to show the full expanse of the site, with a mix of trees and modest homes in the distant background, conveying a sense of order, readiness, and professional land preparation.

Services

From land clearing and finish grading to utility trenching and general digging, Dirty Bird Excavating handles residential and commercial site work throughout Fayette and Westmoreland counties, delivering safe, efficient results that keep your project on schedule and within budget.

A large yellow hydraulic excavator with a heavy-duty rock bucket, its steel tracks firmly pressed into dark Pennsylvania soil, digging a precise trench on a semi-rural property. The machine is positioned beside a partially wooded area in Fayette County, with cleared land opening into gently rolling hills and scattered farm buildings in the distance. Overcast daylight creates diffused, even lighting with soft shadows and clear detail on hoses, joints, and metal textures. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with sharp focus throughout, conveying reliability and control. Freshly graded earth and piles of excavated dirt frame the excavator, emphasizing professional excavation work in progress for a new foundation or utility line.

Pricing

Small Projects

Most residential land clearing and small digging projects in Fayette and Westmoreland counties start around $750, with final pricing based on site access, terrain, and scope of work.

Basic excavation only

Standard Jobs

Grading and driveway preparation jobs typically begin at $1,500, depending on soil conditions, slope, and the amount of material that needs to be moved or brought in.

Site prep

Large Sites

Larger commercial site prep and multi-day excavation projects usually start at $5,000, with custom quotes provided after a site visit and review of your plans.

Full service