Professional excavation, grading, and general engineering services for Northern California — delivered by a licensed contractor you can trust.
From raw dirt to finished grade — we handle every phase of site preparation and general engineering for residential, commercial, and public works projects across Northern California.
Full site dig-outs for new construction, foundations, basements, and utility installations. We handle volume, precision, and timeline.
Precision grading for drainage, pad prep, road base, and finished surfaces. Proper slope and compaction built in from the start.
Brush clearing, tree removal, stump grinding, and debris hauling. We prepare your land for whatever comes next.
Trenching and backfill for water, sewer, electrical conduit, and telecom — to spec and coordinated with your trades.
Full-service site prep for residential and commercial builds — rough grading, soil compaction, erosion control, and access roads.
Licensed Class A General Engineering contractor. Capable of roadways, drainage infrastructure, and complex public and private works projects.
Archibald Excavating & Grading Inc is a Palo Cedro-based general engineering and building contractor serving Shasta County and the greater Northern California region. Founded in 2019 by Dakota Archibald, the company has built a strong reputation for quality work across residential, commercial, and public works projects.
Holding both a Class A General Engineering and Class B General Building license from the CSLB, Archibald Excavating is qualified to take on the full range of site development work — from raw land clearing to complex infrastructure. With 33+ permitted projects on record and a BuildZoom score placing them in the top 9% of California contractors, the track record speaks for itself.
Based out of Palo Cedro in Shasta County, Archibald Excavating serves the North State from Redding to the Oregon border. Whether you're developing a residential lot in Anderson, building commercial infrastructure in Redding, or tackling a rural land project in the mountains, we bring the equipment and expertise to get it done right.
With deep roots in the region, we understand Northern California's soil conditions, permit requirements, and the unique challenges of working in fire-affected terrain and rural environments. Every project gets the same level of precision and professionalism — whether it's a single family pad prep or a large-scale grading contract.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at (530) 638-5100 and we'll let you know. Free estimates available.
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