About us

who we are

At Digging Deep Construction, we handle all aspects of commercial sitework: land clearing, grading, and excavation for foundations and utilities. We install water, sewer, and stormwater systems, manage erosion control, and prep for paving. From start to finish, we transform raw land.

At Digging Deep Construction, we provide comprehensive commercial sitework services, including land clearing, grading, excavation for foundations and utilities, water, sewer, and storm drainage installation, erosion control, curb and gutter, sidewalks, asphalt paving, and full site preparation. From transforming raw land into construction-ready sites to delivering complex infrastructure packages, our team is committed to executing every project with precision, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to our core values: safety, quality, dependability, and expertise. With over 60 years of combined in-house industry experience, our leadership and field teams bring the knowledge, problem-solving ability, and hands-on execution needed to successfully navigate projects of all sizes and complexities. Leveraging industry-leading technology like Procore alongside fully integrated financial and project management systems, we provide clients with real-time visibility, clear communication, accurate cost control, and seamless project coordination from preconstruction through closeout. At Digging Deep, we don’t just move dirt—we build the groundwork for successful projects and lasting partnerships.

Leadership

Peter Ferraro

Owner/CEO

Peter brings over 15 years of heavy civil construction experience, leading high-risk and time-sensitive projects across a wide range of scopes. As Owner and CEO of Digging Deep Construction, he provides hands-on leadership and sets the standard for safety, quality, and execution across all projects.

Hunter Wilhelm

Vice President

Hunter holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and brings several years of experience on the general contracting side of federal and healthcare projects. His background includes work on projects involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he developed a strong foundation in project coordination, compliance, and execution.

Meet the team

Joe Fiveash

Superintendent

Ben Higgins

General Superintendent

Jaeden Maurer

Project Manager

Locations We Serve

frequently asked questions

1. Do you do residential and commercial?

Digging Deep Construction specializes in commercial construction projects. While our focus is on large-scale infrastructure and utility services, feel free to contact us to discuss the scope of your project.

We price projects based on the specific scope, size, and complexity of the work. After an initial consultation and site assessment, we provide a detailed, transparent estimate tailored to your needs.

Our availability depends on current project commitments, but we strive to accommodate new projects promptly. Contact us to discuss your timeline, and we’ll work to fit your project into our schedule.

Yes, Digging Deep Construction proudly serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties, along with the surrounding areas. We are committed to providing high-quality construction services to support local businesses and communities.