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Last update on July 11, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sherman Oaks - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Encore Builders, Inc.
Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We rebuilt our house after the Woolsey fire and so we now have a lot of experience working with local contractors. These guys are the best! Brandon and Oz worked with us all the way and their workers did an great job."
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Rainforestla, Inc.
Rainforestla, Inc.
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have hired RainforestLA for four separate landscaping and design projects (turf, fence, concrete, stepping stones, etc.) and are always amazed with the final product. They do amazing quality work that lasts year after year. We could not recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again."
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+59

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for Mor Construction, Inc.
Mor Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have only great things to say about Mor--friendly, efficient, honest, and economical. Mor is also very knowledgable about the permitting process. Our project with Mor was demolition of a residential property not worth rehabbing. They guided us through a difficult application process with the city that included numerous delays on the city's part. When the time came for demolition, Mor was fast, efficient, and handled the cleanup promptly and capably. I would recommend Mor without hesitation for a similar project. If mine was an indication of the quality of their other work areas, your project will be in the best of hands!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Blade Grading Inc.
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent workmanship, great attitude, was true to his word, friendly and helpful. I would have given Martin 6 stars if I could. And I will definitely use him again. Awesome experience!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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NYM, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+5

Response time1 hour
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J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

J NEW ERA ENGINEERING INC \n \nHere at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
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Avatar for SES Builders inc
SES Builders inc
5.0(
97
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sherman Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added a second story addition to my house. They took care of the permits and plans and literally did the project from A-Z! Highly recommend them"
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+33

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, 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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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