Edwards Excavation

Edwards Excavation operates as a contractor out of McKinney, Texas focused on foundation and concrete work. The company lists services that include utilities, helical pier drilling, excavation, land clearing, tree removal, dirt work, building pads, rough and final grading, and roads. Reviewers identify Colton as the main contact who handles the day to day jobs and crew direction.

Customers describe hiring the crew for property cleanups followed by gravel construction drives, culvert installs with steep front and back grading, dirt delivery to raise padsites ahead of home foundations, north McKinney dirt work, retaining wall quotes and builds, and general grade raising on pads. In one case the crew adjusted to an initial dirt shortage on a padsite job and still finished the grading once the material arrived. Another customer needed a retaining wall priced and built with attention to specific instructions on the finish.

Colton and the crew respond the next day or on short notice, communicate directly about changes during tricky designs, and complete work within agreed timeframes in the McKinney and broader Dallas area. Reviewers note fair and transparent pricing with no added fees after the quote, and they mention the crew starting early and finishing the same day on several jobs. One reviewer paid for extra dirt loads when the original plan shifted to a single day.

The Google rating stands at 4.7. Most reviews highlight Colton’s responsiveness, the crew’s ability to handle changes without delay, and the quality of finished grading and excavation. A smaller number mention concerns over timing and final charges on specific jobs.

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“Be very cautious with this business/individual. Owner attempted to scam me out of a boat using the excavation equipment he supposedly owns and operates in a trade deal. Lied to me multiple times about the location of the equipment while using a burner phone to hide his identity and line up shipping. When I called him out on it through his GC on the project he is currently working on, he denied wrongdoing to the GC and has ignored all my attempts to contact him including calls and texts to his listed business number and burner phone. To the owner, if you read this and would like to clear this up, I would entertain a phone call. You've got my number. Otherwise, I recommend to your future customers to give someone else a call!”

“Have been using Edwards Excavation on an ongoing project and his work and crew are outstanding. It’s a tricky design, so often there are changes as we go. He has been flexible and the work is going great. Highly recommend Colton!”

“Highly recommend using Edwards Excavation for any of your construction needs. Colton was great to work with, super professional with great prices and response time. Will be using them for any other projects I have in the future!”

“I contracted Edward’s excavation to clean up my property and put in a gravel construction drive. Colton was very responsive, began work with short notice, and completed it quickly and exactly how we discussed. I’m very happy with the service provided.”

“I had the pleasure of hiring Colton to help me out with some dirt work that I needed to be done in north Mckinney last month. Great communicator , knows what he's doing, and very reasonable price. Will definitely be using Edwards Excavation for future projects”

“I had Colton and Edwards excavation over in two separate instances - first to install a culvert and level so steep grading in the front and back of my property and then another time to bring in dirt, raise a grade a padsite for a home foundation. In both cases I was happy with the the work he did and really appreciate his prompt availability. In the case of the second job there was an initial delay due to dirt availability and needed more dirt but Colton came through and managed to get all the dirt in and the grading work done once it arrived and I'm able to continue with the foundation work. All in all Colton is definitely a go-to guy for excavation needs.”

“I called Colton to price out a retaining wall that I needed to be done. He showed up next day with an open mind and gave quality input when needed. I was very stern that all I needed was a quote, but by the end of it I knew he was the guy to go to. Him and his crew blew my mind, showed up ready to work and really cared about my nit-picky opinions. Highly suggest Colton and his crews.”

“Not only does Edwards Excavation have the best prices. They also have the best quality in Dallas (quite possibly the best quality in texas). This company treats its customers like family and gets the job done. I would highly recommend using Edwards Excavation. Thank you for such an amazing job. We will definitely be using y’all again for future projects.”

“Super impressed with the work I had recently completed by Colton at Edwards Excavation. Very professional, timely and did an amazing job on the project he was tasked with. Would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for some excavation work!”

“Edward’s Excavation is an amazing business. They hold themselves to the highest standards and treat their customers with the utmost respect. You really feel like a family while working with them. I highly recommend using them for any projects you need done!”

“Colton and I initially agreed upon a price of $4,200.00, $1600.00 (2 days of his labor), 2 loads of select fill dirt at $350.00 each, 2 day laborers for one day. Colton called the day before and stated he could do the job in one day rather than 2. I asked if my price would be less because of one day vs two and he stated No. I told Colton I wanted 4 loads of dirt and was happy to pay for it. He confirmed he would be at my house at 8:00am the following day. Colton showed up 1.5 hours late (9:30 am). After working an hour he went to Chick fi Lay and took the crew to lunch. They left at 6:00pm. Total amount paid to Colton - $5000.00. I am happy with the work Colton and crew performed but I am not happy with his pricing.”

“He was polite and very helpful. Very driven to help you get the job done. Much more experience than others that I’ve worked with and has a fair price that was good. Definitely my go to guy for all my projects that need heavy machinery.”

“The excavators provided were top-notch, well-maintained, and performed flawlessly. The operators were not only skilled but also safety-conscious, which is paramount in this line of work. They completed the job efficiently and within the agreed-upon timeframe, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction. What sets this company apart is their excellent communication and customer service. They were responsive to all my inquiries and concerns, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Pricing was fair and transparent, with no hidden fees or surprises. Overall, I highly recommend this excavator company to anyone in need of excavation services.”

“Great experience! I explained what I needed done. Colton listened to everything and then made suggestions as to how it could be done better. I took his advise and the job turned out perfect.”

“Edwards Excavation was able to help me with a project of mine and I’m not sure what I would have done without their services. Very professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommend to all!”

“Some of best excavators I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with. Fair pricing and great quality of work!”

“Excellent service and fair pricing. Job was done quickly and efficiently. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”

“Couldn’t recommend this company enough! Super efficient and helpful!!”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Edwards Excavation over the past year on multiple projects and have had nothing but a great experience to say the least. Colton and his TEAM have been responsive, performed quality work, and have exceeded my expectations. To be able to rely on a TEAM that has dirt, grading, excavation, and wet utility experience has been a great asset to my business.”

“Edwards Excavation is the real deal. From earthwork and underground utilities to complete civil construction, these guys know how to get it done right. Quality workmanship, attention to detail, and a level of integrity that’s hard to find in this industry. No shortcuts, no excuses—just good people who take pride in their work and stand behind their name. Highly recommend Edwards Excavation!”