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"Contacted on a Sunday 30 mins after posting my issue. arrived Monday to assess the water leak"

Bill W on October 2025

We specialize in all your residential plumbing needs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Contacted on a Sunday 30 mins after posting my issue. arrived Monday to assess the water leak"

Bill W on October 2025


LGS Landscapes

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LGS Landscapes

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32 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

LGS Landscapes specializing in building hardscapes and drainage solutions to last a lifetime! With over 10 years experience in the excavation and landscape industry we have the expertise to make sure whether we are constructing a building pad, or a beautiful outdoor living space that your project is not only aesthetically pleasing and functional, but it also has the infrastructure to withstand the tests of time!

"Fast response, great value and communication. Quality work and very dependable. Highly recommend 10/10"

Jennifer C on October 2025

LGS Landscapes specializing in building hardscapes and drainage solutions to last a lifetime! With over 10 years experience in the excavation and landscape industry we have the expertise to make sure whether we are constructing a building pad, or a beautiful outdoor living space that your project is not only aesthetically pleasing and functional, but it also has the infrastructure to withstand the tests of time!

"Fast response, great value and communication. Quality work and very dependable. Highly recommend 10/10"

Jennifer C on October 2025


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McAllister Land Management

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McAllister Land Management

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37 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We do not provide any landscaping or yard work, this includes drainage. We have a minimum of $1600 per day, cost will go up according to size and scope. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had Joey and his crew come out and clear 4 acres and a building pad there Fast, efficient, and transparent "

Steven _ on February 2025

We do not provide any landscaping or yard work, this includes drainage. We have a minimum of $1600 per day, cost will go up according to size and scope. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I had Joey and his crew come out and clear 4 acres and a building pad there Fast, efficient, and transparent "

Steven _ on February 2025


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Naborly Contracting LLC

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Naborly Contracting LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Naborly Contracting LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job, did more the I paid him for, would hire him again"

Mark W on December 2024

Naborly Contracting LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job, did more the I paid him for, would hire him again"

Mark W on December 2024


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Rhino Outdoor Services

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Rhino Outdoor Services

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Super Service Award
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20 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Looking for reliable and professional services for your property? Look no further! We offer a wide range of services including gravel driveways, driveway repair, forestry mulching, land clearing, brush removal, drainage, building pads, dirt work, bush hogging, chainsaw work, erosion control, and much more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your property needs

"I was in need of excavation and some grading. Brent at Rhino made contact in a timely manner and was very professional. He explained all possibilities that were involved - including options that would increase or keep price lower. The completed work met and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend and use Rhino services again"

Darnita H on December 2024

Looking for reliable and professional services for your property? Look no further! We offer a wide range of services including gravel driveways, driveway repair, forestry mulching, land clearing, brush removal, drainage, building pads, dirt work, bush hogging, chainsaw work, erosion control, and much more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your property needs

"I was in need of excavation and some grading. Brent at Rhino made contact in a timely manner and was very professional. He explained all possibilities that were involved - including options that would increase or keep price lower. The completed work met and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend and use Rhino services again"

Darnita H on December 2024


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Cash Construction Inc

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Cash Construction Inc

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33 years of experience

We are a long time local contractor with tons of experience and reputable references. We'd love to talk about your goals and how we can assist you with demolition, site work, excavation, land clearing, driveways, pool fill-ins, pond digging, curbing, sidewalks, asphalt, gravel, dirt, hauling, bushhogging, and anything else we may can help you with.

We are a long time local contractor with tons of experience and reputable references. We'd love to talk about your goals and how we can assist you with demolition, site work, excavation, land clearing, driveways, pool fill-ins, pond digging, curbing, sidewalks, asphalt, gravel, dirt, hauling, bushhogging, and anything else we may can help you with.



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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!



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Ole Reliable Land Services LLC

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Ole Reliable Land Services LLC

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company offers water drain installation including: French drains, culverts, stone drains and much more. We install underground storm shelters and offer excavation services such as: gravel roads, gravel parking pads, land clearing, brush clearing, and much more!

"The project went great! He acquired the materials needed did not mark them up and was very punctual about getting the job done! He did his best to be accommodating of my busy schedule and was willing to meet me early to make sure we both understood the job at hand. Upon completion, he was very fair and firm with the prices quoted and the money paid and to me as a business owner that means a lot!"

Seth T on May 2024

Our company offers water drain installation including: French drains, culverts, stone drains and much more. We install underground storm shelters and offer excavation services such as: gravel roads, gravel parking pads, land clearing, brush clearing, and much more!

"The project went great! He acquired the materials needed did not mark them up and was very punctual about getting the job done! He did his best to be accommodating of my busy schedule and was willing to meet me early to make sure we both understood the job at hand. Upon completion, he was very fair and firm with the prices quoted and the money paid and to me as a business owner that means a lot!"

Seth T on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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