When you break ground on a new home, addition, or backyard upgrade, the quality of your excavation sets the tone for everything that follows. As the leading excavating contractor Boston homeowners rely on, CountBricks combines cutting-edge AI estimating, local site expertise, and a safety-first field crew to deliver a perfectly prepared site—every time.
• Accurate grades prevent water intrusion, frost heave, and foundation settlement
• Clean trenching protects plumbing, electrical, and drain lines from costly repairs
• Proper soil compaction eliminates voids that can crack slabs and patios
• Correct excavation depth ensures code-compliant footings and frost walls
• A well-managed site schedule keeps framing, MEP, and finish trades on track
Cut corners here, and you risk expensive call-backs later. CountBricks safeguards your investment by treating excavation as the structural backbone of your project.
Boston’s glacial soils range from dense marine clay to pockets of ledge. Narrow streets, historic neighborhoods, and tight lot lines demand precision digging and thoughtful logistics. Being a local excavating contractor, CountBricks crews understand:
• Hidden utilities in centuries-old rights-of-way
• Strict municipal guidelines on trucking and noise
• Seasonal freeze-thaw cycles that amplify drainage issues
• Salt-laden coastal air that accelerates corrosion on exposed steel
Before our bucket touches soil, we coordinate utility mark-outs, acquire permits, and feed every detail into our AI takeoff engine for real-time budgeting accuracy.
1. Voice-Driven Discovery – Homeowners and GCs discuss scope in a live call while CountBricks AI converts conversation into itemized tasks.
2. Instant Blueprint Takeoff – Upload PDFs to CountBricks.com/blueprints and receive cubic yardage, trench lengths, and hauling loads in minutes.
3. Field Verification – Our superintendent confirms soil conditions and access points to lock the estimate.
4. Safety & Setup – We install fencing, silt socks, and signage in compliance with OSHA and Boston BMPs.
5. Precision Dig – GPS-guided equipment meets elevations within 0.1 inches, even on sloped South Shore lots.
6. Real-Time Tracking – Every load, compaction test, and inspection is timestamped in the CountBricks app, keeping clients fully informed.
7. Turnover & Documentation – We deliver as-built grades, compaction reports, and final photos straight to CountBricks.com/portfolio for easy reference.
Traditional excavation bids often rely on rough allowances. With CountBricks AI, spoken measurements from the field merge with regional material pricing to output a live estimate—no spreadsheets required. If you change slab thickness or swap crushed stone for flowable fill, costs update instantly. Homeowners can see:
• Line-item labor hours
• Equipment runtimes
• Disposal tonnage
• Fuel surcharges
Transparency builds trust and lets you make value-driven decisions before any soil is moved.
• Native Boston Crew – Our operators grew up navigating the city’s alleys, bridges, and rotary traffic.
• Integrated Services – Pair excavation with foundation forming, flatwork, and framing for one streamlined contract at CountBricks.com/services.
• Sustainability Focus – Clean-burn engines, recycled fill options, and digital paperwork shrink your project’s carbon footprint.
• 24/7 Client Portal – Track progress photos, invoices, and inspection notes from any device.
• Guaranteed Schedules – AI scheduling flags weather delays early, keeping concrete pours on time.
1. Identify rock risk – Order a test pit if you suspect ledge to avoid jackhammer surprises.
2. Factor dewatering – High water tables around Dorchester and Revere may require pumps or stone trenches.
3. Plan spoils removal – City lots rarely have space to stockpile. Off-site hauling can add 10-15% to the budget.
4. Bundle tasks – Combining pool dig-outs or retaining walls with your foundation cut can save on mobilization fees.
5. Insist on documentation – Compaction reports protect your warranty long after the excavator leaves.
A four-story addition called for shoring adjacent row-house foundations and hauling debris through a 9-foot alley. CountBricks’ mini-excavator fleet and AI-powered logistics reduced alley closures by 40%. The project finished two weeks ahead of schedule, saving the owner $14,300 in carry costs. View the full gallery at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Whether you’re carving out a hillside lot in Jamaica Plain or replacing a crumbling Roxbury driveway, CountBricks is the excavating contractor Boston homeowners trust for accuracy, safety, and transparent pricing. Speak with our estimators now at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how voice-driven AI makes your next dig simpler than ever.
Many Boston homeowners assume excavation is a single-line item. In reality, thoughtful bundling of related sitework tasks can unlock significant savings and shorten the overall build schedule. Here’s how CountBricks packages services to deliver maximum value:
When we cut the foundation hole, our crew simultaneously trenches for water, sewer, and electrical lines. Result: fewer mobilizations, consistent trench depth, and a ready-to-pour footer the moment inspections clear.
Sloped Jamaica Plain lots often need both excavation and retaining solutions. By installing wall footings and French drains during the main dig, CountBricks prevents soil collapse and diverts runoff, saving clients up to 12% compared with separate bids.
Planning a backyard oasis? Our scheduling AI aligns pool excavation, backfill, and sub-base prep for paver patios so landscaping crews can mobilize immediately after pool steel inspection.
• Ask for a lifecycle cost breakdown—sometimes thicker gravel now is cheaper than future drainage fixes
• Consider material reuse—onsite screened loam can offset garden soil purchases
• Confirm permit sequencing—CountBricks assists with consolidated filings to avoid red-tag delays
All bundled packages come with a single point of contact, consolidated invoicing, and a schedule guarantee backed by CountBricks’ AI forecasting. Explore options that fit your project at CountBricks.com/services and let our team craft a customized excavation roadmap that keeps your dream home on solid ground.
