Excavation Contractor

When it comes to building a new home, new business, or lot, it is important to ensure that your excavation contractor has the right tools and experience to get the job done right the first time. Covey Excavation comes with 30+ years of excavation services and all the necessary tools to get the job done. We will ensure that your lot is fully prepared for your new build or land development.

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How it works

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Call Covey Excavation at (541) 520-4031

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Schedule an inspection & a walk-through with on our expert general contractors.

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Covey Excavation will send an estimate within a week of the walk-through.

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Once the estimate is approved, a contract and deposit invoice will be sent.

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Schedule project.

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Project begins!

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Project completion and final payment.

We stay in constant contact with our clients to ensure they are informed of and comfortable with our schedule and any changes that may arise.

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Excavating Contractor

Offering excavation services in Springfield, Eugene, and surrounding areas. We take care to understand your vision completely prior to working on your grading and excavation project.


  • Excavation For Foundation Building
  • Lot Clearing
  • Site Preparation
  • Land Leveling
  • Trenching
  • Utility Dig Out
  • Driveway Preparation
  • Overlot Grading
  • Residential Excavation
  • Structural Excavation
  • Recreational Field Excavation
  • Demolition
  • Sweeping


Covey Excavation treats your excavation project as if we were excavating for our own purposes.

Excavation FAQ's

We have the answers!

  • How should I prepare for an excavating contractor?

    Clear out anything that may block access to the defined area.  Communicate any possible obstacles to the excavating company prior to arrival.

  • Do I need a retaining wall?

    A retaining wall can be used, not only for aesthetic purposes, but to hold back, or retain soil, and most commonly done to either manage water runoff or provide usable land. It can also be used for preventing soil erosion.


    The professional excavating contractor will communicate with you whether you need a retaining wall or not.

  • What does an excavating contractor do?

    Home Advisor describes an excavating contractor as, "Excavation contractors dig, move and grade the earth using heavy machinery for various construction projects. The most common jobs include trenching, grading, and landscaping. Trenching includes installing wells, sewers, utilities, and foundational supports. "


    Covey Excavation offers excavating services in Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding areas. Offering excavating for foundation building, over lot grading, residential, structural, recreational fields, demolition, sweeping, and more.

  • Is excavation considered construction?

    According to OSHA, "Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. OSHA defines an excavation as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth's surface formed by earth removal."


    Because of this, we recommend using a contractor for your excavation project. An excavating contractor comes fully equipped for your project.

  • What does excavation include?

    Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock, or other materials with tools, equipment, or explosives. It includes earthwork, trenching, wall shafts, tunneling, and underground. 


    Construction is one of the most common applications for excavation. Excavation contractors dig, move, and grade the earth using heavy machinery for various construction projects.

  • How much does an excavating contractor cost?

    The cost of an excavation project is dependent upon the scope of the project. We recommend scheduling a complimentary consultation with one of our expert excavating contractors for an estimate and timeline. 

  • What is the contact information for Covey Excavation?

    Mike Skeele (541) 520-4031

    Gary Skeele (541) 556-3008

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