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Let us know about your project. Joe personally reviews every plan to ensure your project is completed to the highest industry standards.

Regional Coverage

Serving the Sierra Nevada

We transport heavy equipment directly to your mountain job site. Operating daily across North Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and surrounding alpine communities.

Truckee Region

North Lake Tahoe

West Shore & Valleys

Truckee, Kingvale, Sierraville, Loyalton, Calpine, and Alta. Reliable transport of heavy machinery directly to high-elevation sites.

Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, and Crystal Bay. Specialized shoreline drainage and erosion control setups.

Meeks Bay, Tahoma, Graeagle, Nevada City, and Grass Valley. Accessing rugged mountain terrain with owner-operated precision.

Common Questions

Tahoe Excavation FAQ

Are you licensed in California?

Who actually operates the machinery?

Yes. We are fully licensed general engineering contractors in California under Lic#836935, carrying comprehensive liability and workers' compensation insurance for heavy mountain work.

Joe Florio is in the cab of the excavator personally managing your site preparation. You get owner-operated precision and direct on-site communication throughout the entire project.

How do you handle granite boulders?

Do you install drainage systems?

We specialize in moving or removing car-sized Sierra granite boulders safely. We have the heavy excavators and specialized attachments required to clear your building footprint efficiently.

Yes. We design and install complete erosion control and drainage solutions to protect your mountain home from heavy Sierra snowmelt and runoff, meeting local regulatory standards.