FAQs

What services does Dirt & Diesel Excavation provide?

Dirt & Diesel Excavation provides trail construction and maintenance, open space and recreation infrastructure, dirt road construction and emergency services, annual maintenance and stewardship programs, land clearing and defensible space, demolition and site redevelopment, residential and commercial site development, and septic site preparation. We focus on projects that involve steep terrain, remote locations, challenging access, and drainage concerns.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, the Truckee Meadows, and surrounding rural communities. We work on residential, commercial, and public projects throughout the region.

Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?

Yes. Dirt & Diesel Excavation is fully licensed, insured, and bonded in the state of Nevada. Our license number is 0092854.

How much experience do you have?

We bring over 10 years of excavation experience to every project. Our background includes trail systems, road construction, site preparation, demolition, and land improvement work across mountain, rural, and recreation environments.

Who do you work with?

We work with homeowners, builders, general contractors, engineers, developers, counties, HOAs, ranches, private road associations, property managers, and land managers. As a family-owned and operated business, clients work directly with the people responsible for the project.

Do you provide free estimates?

Yes. We provide free estimates. Contact us with your project details and we will assess the scope and provide a quote.

Do you handle projects in difficult or remote locations?

Yes. We specialize in properties that require more than standard excavation, including steep terrain, remote acreage, difficult-access sites, and locations with drainage concerns. We bring the equipment, experience, and problem-solving approach needed for challenging conditions.

What types of trail work do you perform?

We build and maintain natural surface trail systems designed around terrain, drainage, and long-term use. Our experience includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, equestrian trails, OHV trails, trail rehabilitation, and recreation infrastructure. We have partnered with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and completed county trail projects throughout Northern Nevada.

Can you prepare a site for new construction?

Yes. We prepare residential and commercial sites through grading, building pads, drainage improvements, land clearing, access construction, and utility trenching. We transform raw land into a construction-ready foundation.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance?

Yes. We provide annual maintenance and stewardship programs that keep private roads, trails, drainage, and defensible space performing year after year. These programs include scheduled inspections, seasonal maintenance, and storm response for ranches, HOAs, municipalities, and land managers.

Do you provide emergency or storm response services?

Yes. We provide washout repair, storm response, culvert work, and drainage improvements for property owners who need reliable access after weather events.

What demolition work do you perform?

We perform demolition and site redevelopment for single-story structures, including manufactured homes, residential buildings, barns, garages, sheds, and small commercial structures. We handle complete removal, cleanup, and site preparation.

Do you support septic projects?

Yes. We provide excavation and site development support for residential septic projects. This includes perc test access prep, test pit excavation, system layout, engineered systems, leach fields, and final site restoration. We work alongside engineers, contractors, and property owners.

What does defensible space work involve?

We provide land clearing, fuel reduction, defensible space improvements, fire break preparation, access clearing, and property cleanup. This work improves safety, accessibility, and long-term property management.

How do I get started?

Contact Dirt & Diesel Excavation by phone at (530) 260-2405 or by email at dirtanddieselexcavation@gmail.com. Share your property and project details, and we will help you plan the next steps.