Looking for an excavation contractor in New Baltimore, PA? Describe your project once and up to five excavation contractors who work in New Baltimore and Somerset County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
New Baltimore is home to about 133 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.9% since 2020). With 384 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
New Baltimore at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 133 (−2.9% since 2020)
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 972nd of 1,013 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Population density
- 384 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Borough (New Baltimore borough)
- Main county
- Somerset County
What to check before hiring in New Baltimore
- Call 811: required before digging, in Pennsylvania 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 New Baltimore
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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 New Baltimore
How much does excavation cost in New Baltimore, PA?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore 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.