Professional Excavation & Site Work Solutions
Roberts Excavation is an owner-operated excavation company based in Plainfield, Connecticut. Since 2010, DJ Roberts has completed more than 500 projects across Windham and New London counties — septic systems, basements and pools, underground utilities, demolition, grading, land clearing, and the equine and welding work rural properties depend on.
We're CT licensed and insured (CT Lic. #NHC.0014110), we run our own equipment, and the person who answers the phone is the person on the machine. Free estimates on every job, and 24-hour emergency response when something can't wait. Get in touch and tell us what you're planning.
Why Choose Us
Licensed & Insured
CT Lic. #NHC.0014110 with full liability coverage on every job.
24hr Emergency Service
Septic backup or washout? We answer around the clock.
Owner-Operated
You deal with DJ Roberts directly — from estimate to final grade.
Our Own Equipment
We run and maintain our own machines, so schedules hold.
Local Since 2010
500+ projects on Eastern Connecticut's soils, ledge, and grades.
Free Estimates
A walk of your site and a straight number — no obligation.
Our Services
Every service below has its own crew of specialties — click through to see exactly what we handle.
Excavation Services
Full-service residential and commercial excavation across Eastern Connecticut — basements, pools, driveways, foundations, and land clearing. Owner-operated with our own equipment on every dig.
Learn MoreSeptic Services
Complete septic work from perc testing and new system installation to repairs, tank replacement, and leach fields. 24-hour emergency response when your system backs up.
Learn MoreUnderground Utilities
Water, sewer, storm drainage, and conduit — trenched, installed, and tied in to municipal systems. Clean trenches, proper bedding, and inspections passed the first time.
Learn MoreDemolition Services
Safe, permitted demolition of houses, barns, garages, concrete, and old pools — with hauling and a clean, graded site when we leave. One contractor from teardown to buildable lot.
Learn MoreGrading & Site Prep
Site grading, drainage systems, retaining walls, and concrete prep that give your project a solid, dry base. We fix the water problems other work leaves behind.
Learn MoreEquine Services
Riding arenas, paddock grading, pasture renovation, and barn site prep built by people who understand horse properties. Proper footing and drainage your horses will feel.
Learn MoreWelding Services
Custom fabrication, farm equipment repair, gates, and structural welding — in the shop or mobile at your property. If it's steel and it's broken, we can probably fix it.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Our work lives on Google, where our neighbors rate it. Read what homeowners and builders around Plainfield say about working with us — and if we've dug for you, we'd appreciate a review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Service Areas
Eastern Connecticut and the Rhode Island towns just across the line — 17 CT towns plus 11 RI towns within our 30‑mile radius
Learn More About Roberts Excavation
Serving Area
Based in Plainfield, CT — serving Windham and New London counties within 30 miles.
4 Legacy Dr, Plainfield, CT 06354
See all towns we serveBusiness Hours
Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: Emergency calls only
24hr emergency response available — call anytime.