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Last update on February 28, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sarasota - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Englewood Hardscaping LLC
Englewood Hardscaping LLC
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to clean and seal my lanai pavers. They did a great, thorough job at a reasonable price. I would hire them again."
Driveway grading
Concrete removal
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
4.3(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"The Contractor assisted us with a culvert / drainage project including rough and final grading. Very knowledgeable and used a laser for proper grade and drainage."
Pool Excavation, fill in and grading
Pool
Filling in
Driveways
Driveways

+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Avatar for Sam's Tree Service
Sam's Tree Service
4.8(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his team were absolutely amazing and very helpful. They removed 3 trees and stumps. Will definitely recommend to others and will use again. Thank you so much. A+++"
Response time12 hrs
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avatar for OnSite Stump and Tree, LLC
OnSite Stump and Tree, LLC
4.1(
84
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Polite, respectful, fast service. We hired them for grading our new home site on Siesta Key. Always showed up on time. Equipment was brand new and they knew what they were doing. competitive pricing."
Venice Island Landscape
Sarasota Landscaping
Sarasota Sodding
Sarasota Landscaping
OnSite Stump Grinding Sarasota

+3

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Avatar for Nico's Pro Services
Nico's Pro Services
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Nico’s Pro Services for a driveway remodel. They were quick, clean, efficient, a very reasonably priced. I highly recommend them to everyone who is looking for any job done- big or small!"
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Prep

+52

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Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a list of items that needed to be completed within a set time. Afyer speaking with a few comoanies decided to go with Scott's - the crew works for the company (rather subcontracting everything), the owner was responsive work was done well. Will use them again."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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