Excavation - Grading - Precision

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Experience You Can Trust

We bring decades of combined field experience, military leadership, and hands-on construction knowledge to every job. That foundation shows up as precision, professionalism, and attention to detail on every project.
Excavator digging near trees during a Sturtz Contracting excavation project

Excavation & Site Work

We handle excavation, grading, drainage, road construction, land clearing, and site preparation for residential and commercial properties alike. The focus never changes: correct elevations, effective drainage, and work built to last.
Freshly graded dirt lot with compacted soil surface, Sturtz Contracting grading services

Built on Precision & Pride

We believe quality starts with doing things right, from the first estimate to the final grade. Every job reflects that same pride in craftsmanship.

Our 55 Years of Combined Experience

Latest Projects

Our work speaks for itself. Browse recent projects we've completed for residential and commercial clients across the Virginia Peninsula.

Wooded low-lying area with standing water showing a drainage issue, addressed by Sturtz Contracting drainage solutionsNew gray metal garage building with three garage doors on a gravel pad
New concrete driveway slab poured in a wooded lotNew gravel parking pad installed next to a concrete driveway in a wooded lot
Newly graded dirt lot beside a brick building and freshly paved lotDirt trench dug alongside a commercial building foundation for utility work

Meet The Team

Skid steer loader operator working a gravel area on a Sturtz Contracting job site

Timothy Sturtz

Superintendent

Worker giving a thumbs up next to a plate compactor on a new gravel driveway

Joey Smith

Employee

We Are Here to Help

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Excavation
  • Commercial Site Work
  • Residential Site Improvements
  • Residential & Commercial Grading
  • Site Preparation
  • Concrete Services
  • Footings & Foundations
  • Drainage Solutions
  • French Drain Installation
  • Drainage Ditches & Swales
  • Culvert & Drainage Pipe Installation
  • Driveway Installation
  • Driveway Grading & Restoration
  • Gravel & Stone Installation
  • Land Clearing
  • Demolition
  • Utility Trenching
  • Water Line Excavation
  • Retaining Wall Installation
  • Topsoil Installation
  • Erosion Control
  • Rip Rap Installation
  • Pond Excavation & Earthworks
  • Fence Post Installation
  • Material Placement & Compaction
  • Hauling
  • Rough & Finish Site Work

Yes. We provide no cost estimates after reviewing the project details, scope of work, materials, and timeline.

Absolutely — we handle projects of all sizes, from smaller residential improvements to larger commercial excavation and site work. Whether it's a simple grading or drainage project or a complete site preparation job, we bring the same level of quality, precision, and attention to detail to every project.

Getting started is simple. Contact Sturtz Contracting to discuss your project and schedule an onsite consultation. We'll evaluate the scope of work, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed estimate outlining the recommended work and pricing.

Ready to Build Your Next Project?

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