Looking for an excavation contractor in Los Gatos, CA? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Los Gatos and Santa Clara County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Los Gatos is home to about 32,952 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−1.8% since 2020). With 2,852 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Los Gatos at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 32,952 (−1.8% since 2020)
- Rank in California
- 228th of 482 cities and towns
- Land area
- 12 sq mi
- Population density
- 2,852 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- Town (Los Gatos town)
- Main county
- Santa Clara County
What to check before hiring in Los Gatos
- Call 811: required before digging, in California as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Los Gatos
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Los Gatos
How much does excavation cost in Los Gatos, CA?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Los Gatos reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent excavation contractors who serve Los Gatos and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.