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Avatar for Advanced Construction
Advanced Construction
4.8(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan was very professional! He dug out my old septic tank and installed a new tank very quickly. My home was in escrow and time was critical. He also removed a door that was not opening or closing properly, reworked the frame and reinstalled the door. He also repaired a roof leak. Very versatile, an all around good general contractor."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Vista Landscape Management
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vista Landscape did an outstanding job with my irrigation and landscape lighting project. Highly recommend."
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Slone Landscape Project Siloam Springs
Slone Landscape Project
Slone Landscape Project
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+12

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Summit Land Solutions
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I passed Sid clearing snow from a lot near my business. I asked if he could do ours and was ready to jump to the job. He was quick to give me a quote. Showed up on time and super professional. I am already talking with him about another project. I 100% recommend using summit land solutions!"
Brush/Tree cleanup
Brush/Tree cleanup
Brush/Tree cleanup
Brush/Tree cleanup
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Lewis Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ty Lewis Excavation saved the day for me. I needed 5 tons of gravel to be evenly spread across my newly built carport on short notice and Ty Lewis did not disappoint. He took his time and got the job done extremely efficiently and professionally...it was a genuine pleasure watching him work. He was not only professional and excellent communicator, but he was courteous and so very polite...truly a joy to work with him."
Backyard Regrade
Gravel spread
Dirt work
Backyard Regrade
Dirt work

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a 12 foot by 25 foot section in my backyard underneath the carport dug out about 15 in down and it was replaced with big rock to give it better foundation because I was having erosion problems. Tim Walter was the perfect guy for the job and did an outstanding job and even did it under estimate all in one day and put top shelf and highly recommend for any landscape issue. John Erway."
Shed Pad
Culvert installation
Shed Pad
RV parking pad with underground drainage for garage gutters
Culvert installation

+13

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Double Down Construction
4.5(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very thorough, took the time to do it right instead of just rushing through it."
Residential Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodem
This Owners dream kitchen!
Dream come true!
Residential Remodel

+25

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lost Sheep of Israel Handyman Ministry
4.7(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"The job was done very well. Our ceiling looks new again like there was no damage before. I also like that he made sure the surrounding area were all well protected from potential damages before starting his work. Steven is also kind and trustworthy."
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+17

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Crawfords Fencing and Dirt Work
4.5(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Gabe did an amazing job. We live on a slopped yard and had a pool put in. He installed a 8 foot privacy fence with a double gate, reinforced by metal frame (it looks amazing) on two sides of the yard. The rest of the yard black chain link fence. His crew was very precise and cleaned up after everything was done. This is the second property Gabe ( Crawford Fencing and dirt work) has installed fencing on for us. High quality work goes along way. We would recommend him and his crew to anyone looking for a high quality fence."
Decorative Drainage
Decorative Drainage
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+36

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Road Runner Plumbing
4.4(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well! They arrived quickly and finished the job in a matter of hours."
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+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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