Whether your needs are for an entire residential development or for a single home Scaggs Site Development is the solution. We are fast, reliable and experienced. Scaggs is here for you from the first scoop of dirt to the final property grade.
Scaggs is experienced in basement excavations, installation of water and sewer, backfill of foundation, rough grade and final property grade. We use top of the line equipment to accomplish the daily operations and complete your job.
We understand completing a job in a timely fashion. We know if our job isn’t completed on time it costs you money. Our technicians, and machine operators, are highly skilled and trained to bring you the highest quality labor.
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Every home project starts with moving dirt, and how well that first step is done affects everything built on top of it. Scaggs Excavating provides residential excavation services for homeowners, builders, and developers across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. Whether you are building one new home, adding a pool, replacing a failing septic system, or regrading a yard that holds water, our crews handle the work from the first scoop to the final property grade.
We know that when excavation runs behind, everyone after us is waiting, and that costs you money. We plan the work, show up with the right equipment, and keep your site moving.
Selective or large-scale clearing of trees, brush, and debris, plus stripping and staking out the building area so your build starts on a clean, workable lot.
Precise digs for basements, footers, slabs, and crawl spaces, followed by backfill of the foundation once your concrete is poured and cured. See how deep a home foundation needs to be.
Minor to major grading to move water away from your home, level a build pad, or shape a yard. We finish with final grade and seeding so the property is ready for landscaping.
Trenching and installation of residential water and sewer service lines, with proper bedding and backfill to protect the pipe for the long term.
Excavation and installation for standard and nitrogen-removal septic systems, including replacements for aging systems.
Subgrade preparation, drainage, and stone base for new driveways, extensions, and private roads that hold up to Maryland weather.
Swales, drainage solutions, and erosion and sediment control measures that keep runoff off your foundation and your neighbor's property.
Excavation for swimming pools and ponds, underground storage tank work, and residential demolition of structures, concrete, and asphalt.
We provide residential excavation throughout Southern Maryland, including Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary's County. Popular service areas include Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, Solomons, Owings, St. Leonard, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Lusby, Waldorf, La Plata, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park.
Planning a basement upgrade on an existing home? Learn about our basement remodeling services. Building new? See our new home excavation gallery.
Residential excavation covers the earthwork needed to build or improve a home site. That typically includes land clearing, basement and foundation digging, backfill, grading, water and sewer lines, septic installation, driveways, drainage, and final grade and seeding.
Cost depends on the size of the project, soil conditions, access, the amount of material to be moved or hauled, and the scope of work. The most accurate way to price your project is a site visit, after which we provide a clear quote.
Many residential projects require permits through the county, especially new construction, septic work, and grading that affects drainage or disturbs a larger area. Requirements vary by county and project, and we can help you understand what applies to yours.
A small grading or drainage job may take a day or two, while a full new-home site with clearing, foundation excavation, utilities, and final grade takes longer. Weather and inspections also affect the schedule. We will give you a realistic timeline once we have seen the site.
Yes. Utility locates are part of safe excavation. Maryland law requires a call to 811 before digging, and we plan around marked lines on every job.
We serve homeowners and builders in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, including Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, Solomons, Owings, Lusby, Waldorf, and Lexington Park.
Call Scaggs Excavating at 410-257-6763 or request a quote online. We will help you plan the job and get your site ready.
FUN FACT: Excavation: The Foundation of Everything!
"Look around you – almost everything started with an excavation! Your home, the roads you drive on, the pipes that bring you water – they all began with someone moving earth. We're proud to lay the groundwork for progress and modern life."
