Looking for an excavation contractor in Bridgewater Town, MA? Describe your project once and up to five excavation contractors who work in Bridgewater Town and Plymouth County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Bridgewater Town is home to about 29,167 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+1.9% since 2020). With 1,071 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Bridgewater Town at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 29,167 (+1.9% since 2020)
- Rank in Massachusetts
- 47th of 58 cities and towns
- Land area
- 27 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,071 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Bridgewater Town city)
- Main county
- Plymouth County
What to check before hiring in Bridgewater Town
- Call 811: required before digging, in Massachusetts 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 Bridgewater Town
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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 Bridgewater Town
How much does excavation cost in Bridgewater Town, MA?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Bridgewater Town 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 five independent excavation contractors who serve Bridgewater Town 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.