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General Services & Excavation
What does Granite Excavation do?
Granite Excavation offers full-service excavation, site prep, underground utility installation, asphalt paving, concrete work, and road construction throughout the Treasure Valley and Valley County areas.
How do I hire Granite Excavation for a project?
You can call (208) 382-4188 or fill out the contact form on our website. We’ll walk you through everything from planning to final paving.
What areas does Granite Excavation serve?
We work across Gem County, Valley County, and the greater Treasure Valley—serving places like Boise, Eagle, Nampa, McCall, Emmett, and Cascade
Is Granite Excavation licensed for utility work?
Yes, we are fully licensed to install underground utilities, including water, sewer, power, and telecom lines
Can you help with residential excavation?
Yes, while we primarily work with commercial and municipal clients, we take on larger residential projects like site prep, foundations, and driveways. If you’re building a custom home or managing a development, we’re equipped to support your excavation needs from the ground up
Aggregates & Trucking
Where can I get road mix near me?
Granite Excavation operates gravel pits in Kuna and Emmett, with road mix and other aggregates available for retail and bulk purchase at our Emmett pit.
What kinds of aggregates do you offer?
We provide sand, crushed asphalt, pit-run, pea gravel, boulders, and custom road mix blends for construction and landscaping
Do you offer aggregate hauling?
Yes, our Granite Trucking hauls aggregates like gravel and sand directly to your job site using dump trucks, belly dumps, or tub trailers
What is pit-run gravel used for?
Pit-run gravel is a raw, unprocessed mix of sand and stone that’s great for filling holes, building foundations, or creating stable sub-bases for roads and construction projects. It’s one of the most versatile materials we offer for bulk purchase and hauling
What size trucks do you use for hauling?
Our fleet includes more than 30 trucks, everything from water trucks to heavy haulers, designed to carry large-capacity loads efficiently
Asphalt, Roadwork & Concrete
Do you do asphalt paving for driveways and parking lots?
Yes! We pave everything from residential driveways to commercial lots and major highways. We even offer crushed asphalt as a budget-friendly alternative
How is road construction handled by your team?
We handle every step of road construction, including planning, excavation, grading, base prep, paving, and road marking—with expert crews and heavy machinery.
Can you resurface or repair old roads?
Definitely. We offer pothole patching, asphalt resurfacing, and concrete repair to extend road life and improve safety
What types of concrete work do you offer?
Our concrete contractors pour foundations, sidewalks, curbs, driveways, parking lots, and public infrastructure like storm sewers and road panels
Do you install utilities during site prep?
Yes. Site preparation includes excavation, grading, drainage, and underground utility trenching, so your site is construction-ready
Careers & Hiring
Is Granite Excavation hiring construction workers?
Yes, we’re always looking for motivated people in roles like laborers, operators, mechanics, and foremen. Check the “Now Hiring” page for openings
Are there truck driving jobs available now?
Yes! We frequently hire CDL truck drivers for hauling rock, debris, and equipment. Visit our careers page or call to apply
What benefits do employees get at Granite Excavation?
We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, and 401(k) plans
Where is the Granite Excavation job application?
You can find and submit applications directly through our “Now Hiring” page on the website. It's quick and mobile-friendly
What’s it like to work at Granite Excavation?
We’re a family-owned company with a “mom and pop” culture, even with 200+ employees. It’s fast-paced, team-oriented, and deeply rewarding