Excavation Contractor in Fargo, ND
Site prep, foundation digs, grading and backfill — the groundwork your project is built on, done right the first time.
What we handle
Excavation is where every project succeeds or fails. OARA handles site prep, foundation digs, rough and final grading and backfill with the precision the job deserves — and the local know-how of Red River Valley soil, drainage and frost.
Residential or small commercial, we get the dirt work right so everything built on top of it holds up.
Recent excavation projects
The OARA difference
Precise digging
Clean, accurate excavation to the depth and dimensions your build requires.
Grading that drains
Final grades set so water moves away from structures the right way.
Local ground knowledge
We know how Fargo-area clay and frost behave and dig accordingly.
Backfill done right
Proper backfill and compaction so nothing settles later.
How the job goes
A clear, repeatable process so you always know what's happening and what's next.
Site review & quote
We walk the site, confirm scope and utilities, and give you a written price.
Locate & protect
Utilities located and marked, and the site prepped before we dig.
Excavate & grade
We dig, move and shape the earth to plan with the right machines.
Backfill & finish
We backfill, compact and leave a clean, graded site.
Excavation FAQs
What kind of excavation do you do?
Site prep, foundation and footing digs, grading and backfill for residential and small commercial projects.
Do you locate utilities first?
Yes. Utility locates are arranged before any digging starts — safety first, always.
Can you handle drainage grading?
Yes. Proper grade for drainage is part of doing excavation right, and it's one of our specialties.
Residential and commercial?
Both — from a backyard foundation to a small commercial site.
Other things we do
Concrete Flatwork
Driveways, sidewalks, patios and slabs — prepped right underneath so they last.
Learn moreDemolition
Concrete, sheds and small structures torn out and hauled away clean.
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Grading, dirt work, brush removal and yard transformations done right.
Learn moreSnow Removal
Reliable residential and commercial snow clearing all winter long.
Learn moreDeck & Fence Installations
Custom decks and privacy fences built to last through ND winters.
Learn moreFraming Services
Straight, square, code-ready framing for additions, decks and structures.
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