Peak Excavating equipment fleet at sunset on a Central California job site
General Engineering Contractor · Mariposa, CA

Get it done right the first time.

Family-owned excavation, land clearing and grading built on hard work and honest pricing. Partner with Peak for your next project across Central California.

CSLB #1144817 UEI VT4PF8FQUJN8 DIR 2000017540 DBE WOSB ISN Certified
Who we are

Central California's excavation & land-clearing partner

Peak Excavating Inc. is a licensed general engineering contractor based in Mariposa, California. From defensible-space clearing to deep utility work, we bring the right equipment, certified crews and a get-it-done-right mindset to every job.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured — CSLB #1144817
  • Family-owned & locally operated since 2022
  • OSHA-certified crews and modern equipment
  • Public, commercial & residential projects welcome
The Peak Excavating team at a community event booth with the PEAK banner
What we do

Full-service excavation & site work

One contractor for clearing, dirt work, septic, utilities and specialized trenchless drilling — from a small driveway to tens of thousands of yards.

ClearingExcavator clearing brush and trees

Land Clearing & Demolition

Masticating, grubbing, debris piling, pile burning and offsite hauling for house pads, driveways, fence lines and defensible space.

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Dirt WorkExcavator performing earthwork and grading

Earthwork & Grading

Excavating, moving, compacting and grading soil and rock for pads, arenas, access roads, terraces, ponds and dams.

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WastewaterNew septic tank installation

Septic Systems

New septic and aerobic treatment systems, failed-system repairs, stone, bio-chamber/infiltrator and mounded leach fields.

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UtilitiesUnderground utility pipe installation

Utility Installation

Wet and dry utilities — water pipelines, sewer laterals, power and telecom conduit, pull boxes and homeowner power-pole sets.

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TrenchlessCrew running horizontal directional drilling

Trenchless & HDD

Horizontal directional drilling places utilities under roads, waterways and landscaping with depth accuracy within one inch.

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HydroVacuum excavation equipment on site

Vacuum Excavation

Air and hydro excavation for daylighting utilities, flushing pipelines, cleaning culverts and slot trenching in sensitive areas.

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Graded building pad prepared on a foothill property
Site development · Start here

Putting a home on your land?

Manufactured, modular, mobile or tiny home — we take your bare piece of foothill property from raw dirt to move-in ready. One call gets the ball rolling.

  • Clearing, driveway & pad grading
  • Septic systems & water, power and utility hookups
  • We'll point you to the right county permits
On call, day & night

24/7 Emergency Excavation

Winter storm road repair, downed-tree clearing, culvert opening, slope stabilization and emergency water, sewer and leach-line replacement — we're ready when you need us.

Emergency Services
Why partner with Peak

Built on hard work & honest pricing

Licensed & Insured

A bonded California general engineering contractor (CSLB #1144817) with proper insurance and DIR registration on every project.

Family-Owned & Local

Founded in 2022 and rooted in the Sierra foothills. You work directly with the owners who care about your property and your neighbors.

Right Equipment, Right Crew

Modern tractors, trucks and drilling rigs run by OSHA-certified operators trained directly by the manufacturers.

Wildfire & Defensible Space

We got our start helping homeowners meet CalFire defensible-space requirements — and we'll help you find grants to pay for it.

24/7 Emergency Response

Storm damage doesn't wait. We're on call day and night within our standard service territory for urgent repairs.

5-Star Reputation

Neighbors describe us as responsive, professional, affordable and honest. See what our customers have to say.

2022
Family-Owned Since
5
Counties Served
5.0★
Customer Rating
24/7
Emergency Service
Customer reviews

Trusted by Sierra foothills property owners

He did an awesome job clearing heavy brush and downed trees from my property. Licensed and bonded, quality work, very reasonable rates and excellent customer service. Highly recommend!
Helena JonesProperty owner
They did great work doing trenches for me and even helped run and connect water out to the back of my property! Professional, quick, and communicated everything. I'd definitely use them again!
Chelsea PantaleoProperty owner
Family owned, honest and affordable. Definitely recommend calling them for help with maintenance on your property in the Sierra foothills area.
Chonna M.Property owner
Excavator on a forest access road in the Sierra foothills
Where we work

Serving Central California

Based in Mariposa and working throughout the Sierra foothills for private, commercial and public clients.

Mariposa County Madera County Merced County Fresno County Tuolumne County Sierra Foothills

Not sure if you're in our area? Reach out — if we can't help, we'll point you to someone who can.

Ready to break ground?

Let's get your project done right the first time.

Tell us about your site and we'll get you a fair, honest estimate. No pressure, just straight answers from a contractor who shows up.