Looking for an excavation contractor in Port St. Lucie, FL? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Port St. Lucie is home to about 258,575 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+26.2% since 2020). With 2,169 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Port St. Lucie at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 258,575 (+26.2% since 2020)
- Rank in Florida
- 6th of 411 cities and towns
- Land area
- 119 sq mi
- Population density
- 2,169 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Port St. Lucie city)
- Main county
- St. Lucie County
What to check before hiring in Port St. Lucie
- 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 Port St. Lucie
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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 Port St. Lucie
How much does excavation cost in Port St. Lucie, FL?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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.