For excavation contractors

A homeowner needs a dig.You get the confirmed appointment.

You’re in the cab of an excavator on a lot dug out for a foundation. Across town a homeowner wants a dig that's real money, and they’re working down a list of every excavator they can find.That call comes to Maria: she screens it in excavation language and drops the dig onto your calendar, address and time already set.

$99/year plus your per-booked-job price. Confirmation and contact details by email and text.

The excavation jobs homeowners call us about

Every one is a dig you could never chase from in the cab of an excavator. Maria screens them and books the ones inside your service area:

Maria speaks excavation

She can tell a Hinge point from a Mass ex, knows what Borrow pit and Undercut mean, and doesn’t stall when a caller rattles off Tailings or Walking the dog (track tensioning). So the homeowner on the other end gets qualified, not fumbled — and while you’re in the cab of an excavator, she’s booking jobs.

Words she knows
Hinge pointMass exBorrow pitUndercutTailingsWalking the dog (track tensioning)Curtain drainRough grade vs fine gradeGET (ground engaging tools)SpoilsDaylighting / potholingSubgradeOverdigBenching and slopingCut and fillBalanced siteProof roll95% compaction / ProctorBlue tops
Names she'll hear
VolvoHitachiVermeerDitch WitchHensleyEscoHardoxMustangWacker NeusonCumminsTopconTrimbleLeicaCaterpillar (Cat)John DeereKomatsuBobcatKubota
Excavation parts
Bucket teeth (GET)Cutting edgesPins and bushingsTrack chains / undercarriageTrack pads and shoesIdlers and sprocketsBottom rollers / top rollersFinal drive motorsHydraulic cylinders / ramsHydraulic hoses and fittingsQuick coupler / thumbWear platesGrouser barsPin grabber adapters
Products & tools
Flowable fillMarking paint (utility locate)RiprapOff-road diesel (red dyed)DEF (diesel exhaust fluid)Hydraulic oil (AW46 / AW68)Final drive gear oilGrease (moly EP2)Coolant / antifreezeTrack tensioner grease cartridgesErosion control / silt fenceGeotextile fabricCrushed stone / 57 stone / road baseBedding sandVac truck / hydrovacWater truckExcavator (mini and full-size)Skid steer / track loaderBackhoeBulldozerWheel loaderCompact track loader (CTL)TrencherPlate compactor / jumping jack rammerSheepsfoot / smooth drum rollerLaser level / grade laserGPS machine control (Topcon/Trimble)Dump truck and lowboy trailer

These are the excavation trade’s own vocabulary — not brands Maria Bookings is affiliated with.

From first call to booked dig

  1. 01

    A homeowner reaches Maria

    Someone in your area needs a dig. The call comes to us, so nothing lands on you while you're in the cab of an excavator.

  2. 02

    Maria screens the dig

    The excavation questions that matter: what's wrong, the address, how soon.

  3. 03

    Books it onto your calendar

    A confirmed dig appointment inside your service area, texted to you and the homeowner.

  4. 04

    You show up and quote

    A confirmed time for a lot dug out for a foundation. You pay only on a booked job.

Excavation questions, answered

01How much does Excavation cost in your area?

Pricing depends on the size and scope of your job. Use the quote tool above for a fast, free estimate tailored to your project in your area.

02Do you serve my area?

Yes — we cover your area and the surrounding area. Submit the quick quote form and a local pro will reach out.

03How soon can you start?

Most jobs can be scheduled within days. Tell us your timeline in the quote tool and we'll match you with an available local pro.

Maria books these too

All trades →

Fill your calendar with booked excavation jobs.