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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Greenwood - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Shorescapes
Shorescapes
4.8(
70
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Shorescapes, 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! Serious ready to hire projects only please! \n \n

Bethany Beach
Sod install
Back yard paver walkway
drainage install
landscape

+59

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for JR Construction
JR Construction
4.7(
13
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

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Deputy Earth Works
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Deputy Earth Works is a locally owned company offering a diverse set of site work and land services for commercial and residential clients. Specializing in grading, sloping, gravel and stone driveways, drainage corrections, new lawn installs, and a variety of skid steer services.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Air Temp Solutions
Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
59
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Looking for a reliable & affordable heating, cooling, and plumbing company in New Castle County, DE? Air Temp Solutions is here to help. With over a decade of serving the community, we specialize in a wide range of services - including heating repair, air conditioning repair, and water heater repair. Our licensed and insured technicians are extremely passionate about delivering top-notch service, as reflected in our BBB A+ certification and 1100+ 5-star reviews. We understand your needs as a homeowner and offer timely solutions, including same-day service for urgent issues. Discover our latest promos on our website and experience an unmatched level of service with Air Temp Solutions.

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
361
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with their work.  No leaks during very heavy rainstorms says it all!  They were very professional and followed up after a couple of rain storms to ensure that we had no further leak problems.  Their work was very neat, and the area they had to excavate to make the repair was very nicely graded. It was almost as if no work at all had been done in that area.  Based upon our experience, I would definitely recommend them again.
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+9

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you’re looking for a waterproof expert or a waterproofing contractor, there are certain qualities that you just have to have – water-tight sealing, expert waterproofing, and affordable prices.\n \nA-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing possesses all of these qualities and more!\n \nWe even perform light excavating and excavation work.\n \nYour satisfaction is our top priority.\n \nGet to Know A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing:\n• Waterproofing Services - Basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, and \ncrawlspace waterproofing\n• Excavation Services - Outside wall excavation, basement excavating, and foundation \nexcavation work\n \nWe are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Emergency service is available. References are available upon request.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for C & D'S INSTALLERS
C & D'S INSTALLERS
4.3(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

"It went well. When the excavator was working, I didn't really understand when he asked if we wanted to "feather" the uneven ground around the pool- so now we have a lot of ground without the grass that was there because the feathering was put over top of the grass - killing it. Overall, I would recommend C&D's. They were very responsive every step."
completed back fill
Finished Wooden Outline Border Landscaping
Laying the 6 Mil Plastic for the Weed & Water Control around the Pool for the Commercial Black Border Outline Landscaping Project
Prepping the Pool for the Commercial Black Border Outline Landscaping Project
Start of the Backfill process

+33

Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for JR Construction
JR Construction
4.7(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

JR Construction
4.7(
12
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenwood, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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