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Billy Hay Excavating And Bobcat Service
5.0(
24
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project went very well. My property suffered a double discrepancy situation. I received a higher than usual water bill. At the same time, found water flowing from underneath the entrance to our driveway. Water line failure. So the fix is, two birds one stone so to speak. Since the meter was still ticking when Billy arrived, he located the water leak and decided to bypass the leak entirely with new equipment. That way, we both had time to figure out our next steps to repair while the water meter was not consistently running. Then, he brought in excavation equipment, demolished and removed the debris that same day. Even with a slight weather delay, the project was done timely, and at the end we were very satisfied with the finished effort. Billy kept me well informed with text and photo messages. He bid this project within my budget and we got started right away. I would recommend Mr. Hays expertise and have already to MacDill AFB contracting personnel."
Fire pit
Fire pit
Limestone driveway
Limestone driveway
Limestone driveway

+29

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brown's Land Restoration
4.6(
73
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"George Brown and his team are the best tree removal crew we've ever hired. We were already huge fans of George because we were customers of his former lawn service business for years. It was hard saying goodbye to George in his lawncare capacity back a few years ago as he was truly the best and we really liked who he was as a person as well. We needed some very large trees removed from very close to the house recently and knew that George was the one to call. WOW, George and his crew did an incredible job!! They’ve got all the right heavy equipment and highly skilled staff who work in sync with one another in the process. They're the most efficient, skilled tree removal specialists we’ve ever hired and George truly goes the extra mile for his customers. All the “fallout” debris was cleaned up and hauled off afterward, the stumps were ground and the area around where they did the work was leveled and just beautiful. George is a man of integrity and kindness with an unparalleled work ethic. He’s found that in the staff he’s hired to work for him as well. George’s price is right, too! Someone you can trust to do the job right, all the way around!"
After Canopy Lift
Sod Installation
After Canopy Lift
Sod Installation
Sod Preporation

+15

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RD Painting and Maintenance
5.0(
22
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and Jeremy were great, they did an awesome job. I was in a time crunch with my daughter in school and they really made things happen quickly. I would definitely hire them again when needed."
After
Fireplace complete
Deck/Porch repair
Framing complete
After

+59

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Conway land clearing and site prep
5.0(
9
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Wow! Jeremy & his crew did an EXCEPTIONAL job clearing our site. There were trees, shrubs, random junk, large areas of cement and even sections with slabs of concrete half a foot thick and they just handled it all! Their pricing was reasonable, the scheduling was fast & convenient, and we could not be happier with the outcome. They left a very clean site behind. They are true pros. We will tell everyone we know about Conway Land Clearing & Site Prep!"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
During project
Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Land Gator, LLC.
5.0(
7
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"I needed my fence removed, my yard graded, some rock piles cleared and a large dead tree taken down. I called Land Gator. Nathan told me to send a couple pics of the yard. He came over that afternoon, and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He showed up on Friday to do the work when promised. I was highly impressed with the level of work he did quickly and efficiently. I have other projects for him in the future. I highly recommend Land Gator for anyone looking for work done!"
Driveway
Finish leveling
Shed/ barn pads
Excavating Project
Tree cleanup

+36

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Gatorland Services LLC
4.9(
17
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Gatorland Services to come out and look at the water problem in my back yard area. They suggested what we could do to fix the problem, talked about price and a timely manner to get it done.. they showed up that weekend following and got the job done and completed. I was very happy with the company. Would Definitely reach back out to them for anything else."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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East Coast Land Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don't as a rule post to review sites as there maybe extenuating circumstances as to why something may have happened. But in this case I am so happy with East Coast Land I want to let you know that this is a great company. Simply put, the do what they say they are going to do. Without any intervention from me. I am so impressed with the response and work ethic. They went far beyond what I had expected. I had to do nothing. They did it all. I will tell you honestly that this company is the gold standard that other contractors should aspire to be. I will not hesitate to use them again for any work that they can do for me."
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+37

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TLW Land Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tucker & his crew did an awesome job installing my fence, tearing down a couple of sheds & hauling a bunch of junk out of my yard to make it usable again. Definitely recommend TLW for all your land clearing needs. Thank you again!"
Patio Install
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FAQs for excavation projects in Gainesville, FL

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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