Excavation Services in Los Angeles & Ventura County
Foos Excavation is a family-owned excavation company that has served Los Angeles and Ventura County for more than 40 years. From hillside estates in Malibu and Bel Air to basement levels beneath multimillion-dollar homes in Beverly Hills and Brentwood, we handle the excavation work that carries real consequences if it's done wrong. Our crews work with the advanced equipment, tight-access techniques, and engineering coordination that high-end residential and commercial projects require — backed by a reputation built on trust, safety, and getting it right the first time.
Below is a full look at what we do. Call (310) 666-2563 to talk through your project and request a free site evaluation.
Our Excavation Services
Hillside Excavation & Slope Repair Hillside terrain doesn't forgive shortcuts. We repair failed and eroded slopes, excavate for retaining walls and footings, grade for certified compaction, and build custom hillside pads for new construction — working tight-access sites in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Altadena, La Cañada, the Hollywood Hills, and beyond.
Basement & Subterranean Excavation We specialize in precision basement and subterranean excavation for luxury custom homes, including full basement levels, subterranean garages, and shoring coordination — with the rare capability to excavate without ramps, so we can work efficiently on tight urban lots in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Bel Air.
Foundation & Footing Excavation Accurate foundation and footing excavation is the first step toward a structure that lasts. We work directly from engineering plans to deliver precise depths and clean, stable cuts your framing and concrete crews can build on with confidence.
Trenching & Utility Excavation From utility lines to drainage systems, we handle trenching and subterranean excavation with careful attention to existing structures, hardscape, and landscaping — minimizing disruption to the rest of the property.
Custom Building Pads We grade and prepare custom residential and commercial building pads for new construction, matched to your architect's and engineer's specifications from day one.
Pool Excavation & Removal We excavate for new pools and safely remove and fill existing ones, coordinating depth, drainage, and soil export so your pool contractor can move straight into construction.
Grading & Compaction Certified grading and compaction work that meets code and keeps your project moving — including drainage grading designed to direct water away from structures and slopes.
Fill Import & Export / Dump Truck Service We manage soil and fill import, export, and haul-away with our own dump truck fleet, so material logistics never become the bottleneck on your job site.
Demolition Services Structure and site demolition performed with the same precision and safety standards we bring to every excavation project — clearing the way for what comes next.
Residential & Commercial Excavation Whether it's a single custom home or a larger commercial development, we scale our crews and equipment to the project, working alongside general contractors, architects, and developers throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County.
Why Choose Us
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40+ years, family-owned. Four decades of hands-on experience across some of LA's most demanding terrain.
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Built for tight, high-value sites. Ramp-free basement excavation and compact-footprint hillside work most crews can't take on.
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Safety and structural integrity first. Close coordination with engineers and city inspectors on every project.
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Reliable, straightforward communication. Clear scheduling and honest estimates from a team that treats your project like its own.
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Own equipment, own dump trucks. Fewer subcontractors, tighter timelines, more control over your project.
Areas We Serve
Foos Excavation proudly serves Los Angeles and Ventura County, including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Topanga, Calabasas, Studio City, Encino, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, Glendale, Altadena, Pasadena, La Cañada, and surrounding communities.
Free Estimate
Every excavation project is different — send us your plans or tell us about your site, and we'll provide a detailed, no-obligation estimate.
Call (310) 666-2563 or email foosexcavation@aol.com
