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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Cartersville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Happy Handyman, LLC.
Happy Handyman, LLC.
4.7(
88
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Happy Handyman LLC in my opinion the best contracting company I have ever used. They installed a roof on an existing out of square building and did a magnificent job. Dealing with Tracy, the owner, was an absolute pleasure. Her crew was very knowledgeable, courteous, professional and respectful. I will definitely hire then again and am informing my friends of there excellent work. I recommend them to everyone!"
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+647

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Visions
4.5(
50
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Outdoor Visions to install almost 60 trees as a privacy hedge. Austin was friendly and very communicative, and he and his crew did a great job. They showed up on time, finished quickly, and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future!"
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Graceful Gardens
Graceful Gardens
5.0(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff did a great job installing a rock creek bed in our backyard to fix an erosion problem and bringing in yards of dirt and mulch by individual wheel barrow loads to level a play area. Fair price, efficient, courteous and quality work. He's also "hands on" doing the work with his crew...which was great instead of some who show up in the morning, give instructions and then leave. Will be hiring him again for our next project"
Dry Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape
Creek Bed
Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Carroll Brothers Grading
Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a wonderful job grading and picking up debris. Very professional and very easy to work with. Going above and beyond with communication and completing the job in a timely manner. Would highly recommend them if you have any jobs that need there expertise. I have hired them for a second phase on my yard work."
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+16

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Ortiz landscape and concrete
Ortiz landscape and concrete
4.6(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cartersville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a bad problem with water runoff and erosion due to the slope of the yard. This creating a bigger issue as it had washed away a lot of the dirt in and around my privacy fence making it loose and unstable. Ortiz Landscape did an owtstanding job with following up with calls. Mr. Ortiz himself was very helpful and had great information for me when he came out to the house to look at the job. He and the company did exactly what we discussed doing by putting in a couple of "catch bassings" and piping and rocks around the fence with concrete to help direct the water to the catch basing. He even came out again to check everything to make sure all was done correctly and to our satisfaction."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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. 

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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