Excavation

Excavation services
in Northern Nevada.

Get excavation wrong and everything built on top of it suffers. The septic install, the leach field, the utility line, they all depend on the dig being done right the first time. Marshall's has been excavating in Northern Nevada since 2013.

Local experience

Local operators who know this ground.

Northern Nevada's high-desert terrain is not generic. Caliche layers, mineral-dense soils, and terrain that varies significantly within a few miles create conditions that out-of-area crews misjudge and that experienced local operators read correctly. Our team has worked this ground for over a decade. When we assess a site before breaking ground, we're drawing on real experience with what's under the surface, not guessing.

We're also a family-owned company where the people who answer the phone are the same people managing the job. That means faster communication when something comes up, honest pricing from the start, and accountability when the project is done.

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CAT mini excavator beside a freshly installed black septic tank with blue PVC plumbing

Our excavation services.

For a residential septic install in Fallon or a commercial site prep job in Reno, we bring the right equipment and the right operators. Every job site is left clean.

  • Septic system excavation & installation
  • Foundation and footing excavation
  • Leach field excavation & preparation
  • Precision work in restricted areas
  • Utility trenching & line installation
  • Soil removal & backfill
  • Site preparation & grading
  • Drainage solutions & grading corrections

Excavation services for new leach field and septic system installation are completed in partnership with licensed contractors.

What to expect on every job.

  • Licensed and insured for excavation work in Nevada.
  • Clean job sites, minimal disruption to your property and surroundings.
  • Reliable scheduling, clear project communication start to finish.
  • Equipment matched to the job, from mini-excavators to full-size machines.
  • Deep regional familiarity, Northern Nevada terrain and soil conditions.

What Our Customers
Are Saying.

★★★★★

5.0 stars across 63 Google reviews

Hear from homeowners, contractors, and property owners across Northern Nevada who trusted Marshall's for their excavation work.

5 stars
“Quick efficient and let me know what the septic system should look like BEFORE he opened it so I would know what I was looking at. Carlos was very personable and professional. Nice to see someone actually like their job despite the subject matter. HIGHLY recommend!!!!”
- Jerome Tabor
5 stars
“Amazing team! The girls in the office and the techs in the field. Very professional and on point. I have a unique set up on my property. I called them in an emergency situation and they came and gixed it in no time, very fast. Thank you Marshall team!”
- Dave Hanrahan
5 stars
“I highly recommend Marshall's Septic Care. I called to have mine and my father's septic tank pumped. They were able to do it the next day. Very fast and knowledgeable service. Chad was friendly and professional. Thank you Marshall's, I will be using your company again in the future.”
- Brianna Southard

Frequently asked questions.

A straightforward septic tank dig typically runs one day. Leach field preparation or larger site work can run two to three days depending on scope. We give you a clear timeline before we start and update you if anything changes.

We guide you through the permitting process and coordinate with local authorities as needed. For septic-related excavation, we work with the county health department to ensure the work is inspected and approved at the right stages.

Fallon, Churchill County, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Dayton, and the surrounding Northern Nevada region. Call us if you're outside those areas, we'll tell you whether we can get to you.

We take care with every job site. Our operators are experienced working in tight spaces and restoring the site when the work is done. Multiple customers have commented that their yards looked untouched after we finished.

Ready to break ground?

Septic installations, utility trenches, site prep. Marshall's has the equipment and the people. Serving Fallon, Reno, Sparks, and all of Northern Nevada.