Foundation & Footing Excavation

Precision Digging That Supports Everything You Build

Foundation excavation requires accuracy—dig too shallow and your footings fail inspection, too deep and you waste concrete and money. We excavate footings to the exact depth and width your building plans specify. Every corner gets squared, every elevation verified, and the base properly compacted before your concrete crew arrives. Your foundation starts level and stable because we take the time to dig it right the first time.

Our footing excavation covers residential homes, garages, pole barns, and commercial buildings. We work from your architectural plans to dig trenches at correct depths, maintain proper width, and create level bases for continuous footings or piers. Utility lines get located before we dig. Unsuitable soil gets removed and replaced with compacted base material. You get clean trenches ready for rebar and concrete—no callbacks for corrections.

When you're ready to pour footings, schedule a site visit. We'll review your plans, check site access, and coordinate our schedule with your concrete contractor. Foundation work sets the stage for everything above it—let's make sure it's dug to spec.

What We Offer:

Residential Foundation Trenches – Dig continuous footing trenches for homes following architectural specifications and local building codes
Garage & Outbuilding Footings – Excavate footings for detached garages, pole barns, sheds, and accessory structures
Commercial Foundation Excavation – Handle larger commercial foundation digs with proper shoring and safety measures
Pier & Column Footings – Dig individual pier holes for deck supports, post footings, and structural columns
Frost Footing Depth – Excavate below frost line depth to prevent heaving and foundation movement
Base Compaction – Compact trench bottoms to bearing capacity and remove soft or organic material
Grade Verification – Check elevations and level trenches to match foundation plans before concrete pour

Why Choose Rayman Enterprises for Foundation & Footing Excavation

Plan Accuracy – We dig footings to your building plans with correct depth, width, and elevations. Your inspector passes the excavation because we follow specs exactly.
Clean Trenches – Excavated material gets hauled away or stockpiled neatly on site. Your concrete crew works in clean trenches without loose dirt or debris in the way.
Utility Safety – We call for locates and dig carefully around existing utility lines. No damaged gas, electric, or water lines causing project delays and repair costs.
Schedule Coordination – We finish footing excavation and stay available for final cleanup before your concrete pour. No gaps in the schedule waiting for excavation to wrap up.
Local Code Knowledge – We understand frost depth requirements and local building codes throughout southeast South Dakota. Your footings get dug to pass inspection the first time.