Excavation Contractors in Virginia City, NV

Excavation contractors in Virginia City work in one of the most historic places in the West. The town sits at about 6,106 feet on the eastern slope of Mount Davidson, about 24 miles southeast of Reno by State Route 341. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961 and has been carefully preserved; 787 people lived there in 2020.

Mining under and around town

The Comstock mines produced silver and gold from deep shafts, and the Sutro Tunnel, completed in 1879, was built to drain them. Excavation here means watching for old workings, timbers, mine waste and fill, and stopping to assess anything unusual.

Steep and snowy

Virginia City averages 46.4 inches of snow a year, and the record low is 11 below zero. Steep streets and short building seasons shape when and how work happens.

After the Great Fire

The fire of October 26, 1875, caused about $12 million in damage and left roughly 2,000 people homeless, and much of town was rebuilt afterward. Burned debris and old foundations lie under many lots.

Common Virginia City jobs

• Utility trenching on steep streets
• Drainage repairs around historic buildings
• Footing digs for additions
• Driveway and parking work

Historic review

Work in the landmark district may need review beyond a normal permit. We check before quoting so you know the timeline.

Hauling on steep grades

SR 341 climbs steeply to town. We use loads sized for the grade and plan for winter road conditions.

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