Top Rated Maryland Site Work Contractor

Excavation, Grading & Drainage Experts
in Anne Arundel & Baltimore County

Handled By a Local Team You Can Trust

Site Prep for Residential & Commercial Properties

Excavation, grading, drainage, and foundation prep for residential and commercial projects in Anne Arundel and Baltimore County.

10+ years of hands-on experience. We stay on the job and see it through.

From lot clearing and soil work to utility trenching for water, sewer, and electric, we cover the full scope.

We also handle:

Drainage and septic installation
Concrete and asphalt removal
Site prep for patios, retaining walls, and hardscaping

Have a project in mind? Fill out our quick contact form or give us a call to get a quote.

Common Site Work We Do:

Construction site with an excavator trenching the yard next to a blue house, fencing, and trees in the background.

Excavation & Site Prep

Clearing, grading, and preparing ground for foundations, additions, and new builds. ➔

A black irrigation hose for a french drain runs along a green lawn next to a trench filled with dirt, installing underground piping. There is a green tarp covering some dirt and a pile of excavated soil beside it.

Yard Drainage & Water Control

Fix standing water, runoff, and drainage issues around your property. ➔

Construction site with straw mulch covering graded soil on a sloped area, concrete path in foreground, construction cones and parked vehicles in background.

Erosion Control & Soil Stabilization

Prevent washouts and soil movement on slopes, yards, and construction sites. ➔

Backyard patio with stone pavers, a fire pit in the center, and a wooden fence around the perimeter.

Patios, Retaining Walls, & Hardscaping

Site prep and installation for patios, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas. ➔

A small yellow CAT excavator working on digging a trench in front of a house with a white picket fence, with a large pile of dirt nearby.

Utility Trenching (Water, Sewer, Electric)

Trenching, installation, and emergency repairs for underground utility lines. ➔

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What Our Clients Say

We work hard to earn every good word we get from our clients. We’re proud to have the trust of Maryland property owners and business partners on every project we take on.

Why Clients Choose Us

Elite Crew. Expert Excavation.

We firmly believe that being a lean and elite organization is the best way to deliver on our mission: providing the most efficient, highest-quality service possible to our customers. No sales staff, you will work directly with the owner to define the scope and keep the project moving.

We stand by our work – Hardscapes and drainage systems come with a 5-year warranty.
Licensed & Certified – Fully qualified for every service we offer.
Ongoing Training – Up to date on the latest methods and materials.
Financing Available – Flexible loan options through our partner, Acorn Finance.

Our team is hand-selected for their experience and reliability. Keeping our crew small and skilled, we work more efficiently and avoid the delays that often come with larger, less coordinated teams. We believe in doing it once and doing it right, and our work reflects that.

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Need a Project Estimate?

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project. We’re happy to talk out your project needs and answer any questions you have about our services.

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A Takeuchi TB240 mini excavator on a black flatbed trailer in an outdoor industrial yard with equipment and trees in the background.

A red Takeuchi compact excavator leveling a dirt path in a garden with trees and houses in the background.

Construction scene with a small excavator and a taller crane, with workers and vehicles nearby, on a sunny day.

Maryland property yard grading project with open dirt land showing tire tracks and some construction equipment visible.

Severn Excavation owner in a neon safety vest kneeling for a sign footer installation hole with a small excavator nearby on a grassy area under a clear blue sky.

A backyard with freshly dug soil for a grading project, small mounds of dirt, and thin trees.

A trench dug for a french drain installation with a long black pipe placed alongside and piles of dirt and sod on the sides, and a tarp covering some of the soil.

Construction site with a small excavator digging in the ground near apartment buildings, with soil piles and construction pipes on the grass.

Severn Excavation team operating a small excavator in a backyard, digging a trench near a white fence and house for a french drain installation.

Severn Excavation team leveling ground in backyard for a french drain installation.

Gray interlocking paver stones being installed on a patio, with some pavers stacked along the edge and a gravel border surrounding the paved area.

A skid steer loader clearing fallen trees from a driveway in a snowy yard in front of a house.

A compact orange and black Hitachi excavator, parked on a construction site amid a residential area with a parking lot, parked cars, and townhomes in the background.

Brush removal and brush clearing project underway in forested home property in Maryland.

A white and green landscaping truck towing a yellow CAT excavator on a trailer, parked on a dirt path surrounded by green grass and trees.

Who We Are

Veteran-Owned.
Committed To Quality.

Severn Excavation is a veteran-owned excavation and drainage company serving Anne Arundel and Baltimore County with precision-focused sitework for residential and commercial builds.

Led by former Marine and University of Maryland engineering graduate Tommy Malone, Severn Excavation brings over a decade of hands-on experience in excavation, hardscaping, and new construction. With a small, certified crew and owner-led approach on every job, we’re the team contractors and homeowners call when they need excavation done right.

Learn More About Us ⟶

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Contact Us

Thank you for considering our company for your next project. Our goal is to make sure every customer is 100% satisfied with our work, from start to finish.

Give us a call or tell us about your project needs and we’ll get back to you shortly with the next steps.

Phone

(443) 346-4897