Petaluma, CA · Serving Sonoma County since 1974
Excavation, Grading & General Engineering — Done Right.
From engineered building pads and road work to ponds, vineyards, and hillside repair — half a century of moving earth across Sonoma County. Licensed, insured, and family-run.
✓ Licensed & Insured
✓ CA Lic. #898431
✓ Free Estimates
✓ Residential & Commercial
Who we are
50 years moving earth in Sonoma County
Vic Chiapetta General Engineering — now operating as VC Earthmoving — has been the go-to excavation and grading contractor for Petaluma and the North Bay since 1974. We handle the groundwork that every great project starts with: clearing, cutting, filling, and grading a solid, engineered base.
Residential or commercial, one acre or one hundred, we bring the equipment, the experience, and the straightforward pricing to get it done right the first time. Every estimate is free — and we charge what we quote.
What we do
Full-service excavation & earthwork
One crew for the whole groundwork package — from first cut to finished grade.
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Excavation & Grading
Site prep, cut and fill, and precise grading for a solid, drainage-ready base.
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Road Building & Repair
Driveways, private and ranch roads, parking areas — built and maintained to last.
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Engineered Building Pads
Compacted, engineered pads that give your structure a strong foundation.
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Ponds, Dams & Reservoirs
Water storage, agricultural ponds, dams and reservoirs, and creek channel work.
Recent work
From the field
Where we work
Serving Petaluma & Sonoma County
Proudly moving earth across the North Bay for 50 years — including Petaluma, Novato, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Sonoma, and the surrounding Sonoma and Marin County communities.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma County and North Bay, including Novato, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Sonoma, and nearby communities. Not sure if you're in our area? Just give us a call.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. VC Earthmoving (Vic Chiapetta General Engineering) is fully licensed and insured in California under Contractor License #898431.
Do you offer free estimates?
Always. Estimates are free and we charge what we quote — no surprises at the end of the job. Call (707) 888-1298 to set one up.
What kinds of excavation and grading work do you do?
Site preparation and grading, engineered building pads, road building and repair, ponds, dams and reservoirs, slide repair and hillside stabilization, vineyard development, equine facilities, and complete underground systems and drainage.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes. For more than 50 years we've completed projects for homeowners, ranches, wineries, and commercial clients — from a single lot to large multi-acre sites.
How long have you been in business?
Vic Chiapetta General Engineering was founded in 1974 and has been moving earth across Sonoma County ever since — over 50 years of experience.
Ready to break ground?
Call for a free, no-pressure estimate — we charge what we quote.