Looking for an excavation contractor in Williamsburg, PA? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Williamsburg and Blair County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Williamsburg is home to about 1,203 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.4% since 2020). With 3,280 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Williamsburg at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,203 (−2.4% since 2020)
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 557th of 1,013 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Population density
- 3,280 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- Borough (Williamsburg borough)
- Main county
- Blair County
What to check before hiring in Williamsburg
- 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
-
Call 811
Official information and guidance.
-
OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Williamsburg
-
Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
-
Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Williamsburg
How much does excavation cost in Williamsburg, PA?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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.