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03 · Before & after
Before
After
Hauling the old material out is part of the job. We load it, set aside what can be reused on site, and leave the ground graded and raked.
04 · Why choose us
The reasons builders call us back
Locally owned & operated
You talk to the person who runs the crew, not a call center in another state.
Licensed & insured
Fully licensed and carrying liability and workers' comp. Certificates on request.
Experienced operators
The same operators, on payroll, trained on every machine we run.
Right machine for the job
Excavators, dozers and compactors sized to the work, so we are not chewing up ground to save a trip.
Transparent pricing
A written estimate line by line — machine time, trucking, material, haul-off. No surprise add-ons.
Free estimates
On-site, at no cost, with the plans reviewed before anyone quotes a number.
Workmanship guarantee
If a grade or a trench we cut settles wrong, we come back and make it right.
Residential & commercial
One back yard or a whole subdivision — same standard, same crew leads.
05 · How it works
Four steps, start to finish
01
Request a quote
Tell us about your project — call, or send the form below.
02
On-site estimate
We walk the site, review the plans and the survey, and talk through access.
03
Confirm the scope
Sign off on grades, quantities and the schedule. We handle permits and locates.
04
Professional excavation
Our crew digs, compacts and grades, then walks the finished site with you.
06 · About us
A local crew that treats your site like its own
Hardpan Excavating Co. is a family-run excavation contractor serving builders, developers and homeowners in the area. We keep the crews small, the schedule honest, and the phone answered by someone who has actually run a machine.
If a project is not right for us, we will say so and point you to someone who can help.
Family ownedIn-house crewsWritten estimates
07 · Compare scope
Which scope of work does your project need?
Scope
Duration
Equipment
Permits
Best for
Site prep
1–3 days
Dozer, excavator
Usually
New builds, additions
Grading only
1–2 days
Box blade, laser
Sometimes
Drainage fixes, yards
Utility trenching
1–2 days
Mini excavator
Yes
Water, sewer, electric
Full site package
1–3 weeks
Full fleet
Yes
Subdivisions, commercial pads
General guidance only — we will walk the site and recommend what suits the soil, the access and your budget.
08 · Reviews
Trusted by builders and homeowners across the area
★★★★★
They hit the grades on the first pass and the pad was ready when the concrete crew showed up. Site was clean when they left.
Dana R.Cedar Park neighborhood★★★★★
The estimate broke out machine time and trucking, so I knew exactly what I was paying for. No surprises at invoice time.
Miguel S.Westside★★★★★
We had water standing behind the garage every spring. They cut a swale and set a drain and it has been dry since.
Karen T.Millbrook★★★★★
Needed a commercial pad graded between phases. They worked around our schedule and finished a day early.
Property managerDowntown
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09 · Free quote
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