Open 24/7 · Serving the City of Pittsburgh, PANow YB Plumbing & Excavation (formerly YB Plumbing of Pittsburgh) · (412) 888-7988

Excavation

Excavation Services in Pittsburgh, PA

Heavy and compact excavation services across Pittsburgh for utility trenching, foundation digging, drainage correction, and land development.

  • Free estimates
  • Open 24/7
  • Residential & commercial
  • City of Pittsburgh

Problems we solve

When you need excavation work

  • Difficult hillside terrain and tight residential access
  • Deep underground utility access that needs safe trenching
  • Poor surface water runoff pooling against foundations
  • Rocks, obstacles and uneven terrain holding up construction
YB mini excavator beside an excavated pit with a concrete tank set in place
YB Plumbing & Excavation

How we do it

Our method, step by step

  1. PA One Call (811) utility line coordination before any digging
  2. Mini or full-size excavators sized to fit tight city lots
  3. Strict benching, shoring and trench safety procedures
  4. Precise laser grading for proper depth and slope

What you get

Why it's worth doing right

  • Safe, damage-free digging around existing city utilities
  • Controlled soil stockpiling and complete backfill compaction
  • Operators who know Pittsburgh hillsides
  • Efficient turnaround that keeps disruption to your property low

Pittsburgh local considerations

Built for Pittsburgh ground

Navigating Pittsburgh's steep hills, rocky strata and tight rowhouse lot lines takes the right machine and a sharp operator. We bring compact and full-size equipment built for urban and suburban Pittsburgh job sites.

Pricing: every excavation job is quoted for free, after we see the site. Call for pricing.

Questions

Excavation FAQ

Do you handle utility locates before digging?

Yes. PA One Call (811) is always initiated before any digging so underground power, gas and communication lines are identified.

Can your excavators fit into tight backyard city lots?

Yes. We run compact excavators that get through narrow side yards and tight residential access points without giving up digging power.

Do you do residential and commercial excavation?

Yes. We dig for homes, multi-family buildings and commercial properties throughout the City of Pittsburgh.

From Google

Rated 4.8 by Pittsburgh customers

★★★★★

“Great service and people. Can't go wrong”
Jason TaylorGoogle review · November 2026

★★★★★

“The came on time and did a great job”
Golan BarackGoogle review · November 2026

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Simple process

How it works

Requesting, planning and finishing your project, in three steps.

  1. Contact Us

    Tell us about your plumbing or excavation project through the estimate form, or give us a call. We're open 24 hours.

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  2. Get an Estimate

    We discuss your site, look at the conditions in person, and give you a clear, upfront estimate.

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  3. Get the Job Done

    Our team does the work safely and cleanly with the right equipment: excavate, lay pipe, pressure-test and backfill.

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Free estimates · Open 24/7

Get a free excavation estimate

Tell us about the job. We'll get back to you with a clear, upfront estimate.

Call or text(412) 888-7988 Email[email protected]
Address701 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
HoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week

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