🚜 For Excavation Contractors

Stop Losing Site Prep Jobs
to Faster Competitors

Excavation leads — site prep, land clearing, pond digging, grading — go to whoever responds first. FollowFire texts every inquiry in 60 seconds, automatically, while you're running equipment.

78%
of excavation jobs go to the first contractor who responds
60s
FollowFire response time — faster than any crew checking messages
21×
more likely to win when you respond within 5 minutes vs 30
$18k
average high-ticket site prep and land clearing job value

Sound familiar?

These are the excavation leads contractors lose every week — high-ticket projects that went to competitors who simply responded faster.

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New construction site prep — $8k–$25k job

A builder pulls a permit and needs a site cleared and graded fast. They contact three excavation companies Monday morning. Whoever responds first gets the bid meeting.

WITH FOLLOWFIRE

FollowFire fires in 60 seconds: 'Hi [Name], got your site prep inquiry. We do clearing, grading, and utility trench work — what's the acreage and timeline? I can usually get an estimate out within 48 hours.' First call scheduled before competitors open email.

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Pond digging — $6k–$15k backyard project

A homeowner wants a pond dug on their 5-acre property. They submit to two contractors on a Saturday and wait. The first one to explain the process and show up wins the job.

WITH FOLLOWFIRE

Instant text: 'Hi [Name] — pond excavation is a specialty. What size are you thinking and what's the property like — mostly flat or sloped? I can walk you through the process and give a ballpark before we even schedule a site visit.' Engaged before any competitor responds.

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Basement excavation — $12k–$30k project

A homeowner is adding a basement to their existing home. It's a big job and they're nervous. They contact multiple contractors and wait. The one who sounds knowledgeable and responds immediately gets the bid.

WITH FOLLOWFIRE

FollowFire: 'Hi [Name] — underpinning and basement digs under existing foundations are something we specialize in. Is this a full footprint or partial? What soil type are you on — sandy, clay, or rocky? Happy to walk through scope before the site visit.' Trust built, meeting booked.

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Land clearing — $4k–$12k project

Someone inherited wooded acreage and wants it cleared for a build or pasture. They Google 'land clearing near me,' fill out three contact forms, and whoever responds first gets the estimate appointment.

WITH FOLLOWFIRE

Instant response: 'Hi [Name] — land clearing inquiry received. Rough acreage and what's the tree density like — scattered or heavy canopy? We handle clearing, stump grinding, and haul-off. I can usually give a per-acre estimate range from photos if you want to send a few.' Fast, practical, they respond.

Everything you need to win more excavation bids

60-second text response

Every excavation inquiry gets a personalized text in under 60 seconds — including site prep, land clearing, grading, and pond digging leads at 7 AM.

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Trade-specific AI replies

Responses reference excavation scope, soil conditions, acreage, and timeline — not generic 'thanks for reaching out' messages.

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14-day follow-up sequences

Automatically follows up over 2 weeks so high-value site prep leads don't go cold while you're running equipment.

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Works with your existing forms

Connects to your website contact form, Google Business Profile, and lead platforms in minutes — no new software to learn.

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Lead tracking dashboard

See every inquiry, response sent, and follow-up scheduled in one place. Know which projects are warm and which need a call.

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Two-way SMS conversations

Homeowners and builders text back. FollowFire keeps the conversation going and notifies you when a lead is ready to book.

Excavation contractors winning more bids

"We were losing bids to smaller operations just because they called back faster. FollowFire fixed that overnight. Now we're first in every conversation."

Derek H.
Excavation & Site Prep, Ohio

"Spring is our busiest season and I'm always in the machine. FollowFire handles every inquiry while I'm working. Booked three pond jobs last month I would've missed."

Mike T.
Land Clearing Contractor, Tennessee

"The AI knows excavation language. It asks about acreage, soil type, timeline. Homeowners think they're already talking to my estimator."

Jason R.
Excavation & Grading, Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Does FollowFire work for both residential and commercial excavation leads?

Yes. Whether the inquiry is for a backyard pond, residential basement dig, commercial site prep, or large land clearing project, FollowFire responds instantly and follows up appropriately.

How does it connect to my website?

You add a small webhook or use our form integration. Setup takes about 10 minutes. Works with any contact form platform — WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, custom forms.

What if a lead needs a site visit before quoting?

FollowFire's follow-up sequence asks qualifying questions and prompts the lead to schedule a site visit — so you arrive with context instead of cold.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at $97/month. One recovered site prep job pays for a year of FollowFire.

Is there a contract?

No contracts. Cancel any time. Start with a 30-day free trial.

What happens during my busiest weeks when I can't follow up?

That's exactly when FollowFire matters most. It responds and follows up automatically whether you're running equipment, on a job site, or out of cell range.

Spring digging season is here

Site prep inquiries are coming in. Land clearing leads are being awarded to whoever responds fastest. Start your free trial and be first to every excavation inquiry — automatically.

No contracts. Cancel any time.