Looking for an excavation contractor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Broward County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is home to about 6,365 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+2.8% since 2020). With 7,259 people per sq mi, it is a densely built-up area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 6,365 (+2.8% since 2020)
- Rank in Florida
- 210th of 411 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Population density
- 7,259 people per sq mi (densely built-up)
- Type
- Town (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea town)
- Main county
- Broward County
What to check before hiring in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Call 811: required before digging, in Florida 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
How much does excavation cost in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.