Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Excavation Partner in Derry, NH
Founded in 1990 by three brothers in Derry, NH, American Excavating has grown into one of Southern New Hampshire's leading excavation companies. Our expertise spans earthmoving, utilities construction, and site development, with crews having moved millions of cubic yards of earth and installed hundreds of miles of water, drainage, and sewer infrastructure across New England. We specialize in serving both commercial and residential clients, offering services ranging from driveway installation to large-scale land development. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 50+ heavy equipment fleet, state-of-the-art GPS technology for precision grading, and a comprehensive safety program that includes OSHA certifications and regular training. We maintain a strong focus on community impact through local sponsorships and environmental responsibility initiatives, including sustainable construction practices and wetland protection.With 33+ years of experience and a team of 50+ professionals, we partner with premier contractors on high-profile regional projects while maintaining our roots as a locally-owned business. Our success stems from a culture of excellence, with weekly safety meetings, digital project management tools, and a focus on continuous improvement through 3D site modeling and real-time equipment monitoring. We serve Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts, offering 24/7 snow removal services and equipment rentals with experienced operators. Our financial stability is demonstrated by $8-12 million in annual revenue and a proven track record of completing 300+ projects. We maintain transparency through digital documentation systems and cloud-based project tracking, ensuring clients receive timely updates and accurate as-built records.
Services
Excavation Services
Land Development
Underground Utilities
Roadway Development
Equipment Rental
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 33+ years of regional excavation expertise since 1990
- State-of-the-art GPS systems for precise grading and excavation
- Comprehensive safety program with OSHA-certified personnel
- 50+ heavy equipment fleet for diverse project needs
- Active community involvement through local sponsorships and projects
Services
Excavation Services
Our excavation services encompass foundation work, home addition excavations, and large-scale earthmoving projects. Using GPS grade control systems, we ensure precise grading and efficient material movement. With 50+ heavy machines including excavators and bulldozers, we handle projects from small residential jobs to major commercial developments across New England.
Underground Utilities
We specialize in water lines, sewer lines, and drainage system installations using advanced surveying technology. Our crews install hundreds of miles of infrastructure with real-time as-built documentation. Services include trench safety planning, pipe laying, and connection to municipal systems for both residential and commercial clients.
Land Development
Our land development services include complete site clearing, grading, and preparation for residential and commercial use. We handle lot expansions, drainage solutions, and recreational area construction. With mobile crushing and screening capabilities, we process materials on-site to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Roadway Development
We provide full roadway development from new construction to subdivision development. Our experience includes road expansions, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades. Using modern estimating systems and equipment, we complete projects on time while maintaining safety standards and minimizing community disruption.
Equipment Rental
We offer equipment rentals with experienced operators for residential and commercial projects. Available machinery includes excavators, loaders, and specialized equipment like screeners and crushers. Our fleet also includes transport vehicles for material delivery and equipment transport across Southern New Hampshire.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer for homeowners?
We provide residential excavation services including foundation work, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and septic system connections. Equipment rentals with operators are also available for DIY projects.
Do you handle commercial infrastructure projects?
Yes, we specialize in commercial site development, underground utilities installation, roadway construction, and large-scale land development projects throughout Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.
Are your services available 24/7?
Our snow removal services operate 24/7 during winter months. Emergency excavation services are available with advance arrangements for critical infrastructure needs.
What safety certifications do your team members hold?
Our team maintains OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications, confined space entry training, trench safety certifications, and equipment operation credentials. Weekly safety meetings ensure ongoing compliance.
Can you process construction materials on-site?
Yes, we offer mobile crushing and screening services with 7 processing plants. This allows on-site material recycling, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact for land development projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern New Hampshire including Derry, Manchester, and Nashua areas, with services extending to Northern Massachusetts for major infrastructure projects.
