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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Decatur - Updated Nov 2026

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The Bush Doctor LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jonathan and his team were as close to perfection as it gets. It’s obviously that he is a very knowledgeable landscaper with formal education in the industry. His recommendations help bring our vision to life. The project was a difficult one, so I’m glad I found someone competent to perform the job. I highly recommend his services and will definitely use him again."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Evergreen Oasis, LLC
4.3(
198
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did an excellent job after a large tree was removed from my front lawn. They brought their crew out early on a Monday morning leveled the ground with topsoil, put sod down, new mulch, stones and flowers where it was requested, and all finished within 4 days. They left it neat and professional looking. I would recommend them."
Lanscaping Project In Decatur
Retaining wall install
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Install
Hardscaping Install

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Enterprise Landscaping
4.8(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyrone responded very quickly following my online request for furniture removal. He was very polite and gave me a quote over the phone after I sent home some pics of the sofa and recliners needing removal. He made an appointment for the next morning. His crew, Keonte and Josiah arrived promptly as scheduled. Tyrone even called to let me know they were about 10 minutes away. The team was extremely polite and respectful of my property and had the items removed and loaded in no time. I highly recommend their services, and I will definitely reach out to them for my future needs!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and his team did an amzing job replacing our worn out lawn with beautiful Zorro Zoysia. From my first phone call requesting an estimate and throughout the entire project, Daniel and his team were clear and concise with their communications and professional with all aspects of the install. We couldn't be happier with the results. No surprises, just 5 STAR service!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Salazar Concrete
4.7(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have known Mr. Salzar for almost 10 years and he has done many projects for me. As usual, his professionalism and quality of work far exceeded my expectations. He just completed a structural retaining wall of concrete block. The wall looks amazing and is built to last forever."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C & C Lawncare
4.3(
55
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience. Chris is super professional and very responsive. He is very knowledgeable about his craft and his prices super reasonable. I am so glad I found this company and look forward to using their services for future lawn care projects. I used them to trim my shrubs and a trees and was so satisfied with the quality of work I received that I will be using them for larger lawn projects as well."
Response time1 day
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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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