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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Lewes - Updated Nov 2026

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 Lewes, 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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Against The Grain Lawn Care
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Against The Grain Lawn Care was started in 2021 on the belief that the lawn care industry needed a new focus-YOU. Everything we do focuses on how we can better serve and exceed client expectations.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
D'Amico's Construction
4.8(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Offers commercial services

"My request started off as a simple drywall repair. After speaking with Lisa, we decided to hire them to also paint ceilings and walls in the living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, master bedroom, and hall. We also had a couple new ceiling fans we wanted installed, and Mike did a fantastic job with the electrical work. They went above and beyond any expectation we had. In spite of minor setbacks with the home improvement store we were dealing with, Mike and Lisa continued with a positive attitude. They even put up with our three dogs! And Lisa actually chased one of them down when she got out. Their attention to detail is second to none, and their level of communication was the highest. I can't say enough about D'Amico Construction. Not only would I recommend them highly, but my dogs loved them, too. Hire them. You will not be disappointed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilhelm Site Services, LLC
4.8(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were hired to demo a shed that was falling apart and to dismantle an enclosure around a car port that was warping. They did a great job, cleaned up after themselves and did a little more by ripping out 4 overgrown shrubs at my request for a great price."
Demolition
Home Demolition
Lot/Land clearing in progress
Lot/Land clearing in progress
Lot/Land clearing in progress

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Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%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 Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the work Bill and his crew did. All were very pleasant and professional. They were able to do a final cleanup from over the winter, removing all sticks and leaves. Following that They weeded, raked, installed edging, applied and spread mulch. Did a final cleanup of the mulch, driveway and walk areas before leaving. Very happy with the job they did. I would recommend this company and I would hire them again."
Espinoza Junk Removal
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Espinoza Junk removal got rid of my old fence waste and cleared all the debris from my back yard. They did it pretty fast and efficiently which was highly appreciated since I only gave them a 2 day notice since I was throwing a Super Bowl party at my home. They left my back yard spot less. High recommend these hard working guys !"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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