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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Ellijay - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Outdoor Visions
Outdoor Visions
4.5(
50
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellijay, 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 Anderson Atlanta, Inc.
Anderson Atlanta, Inc.
4.9(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall, we were pleased with our fence install. Russell was upfront and straight forward beginning with our fist conversation. He and his team were communicative and kept us up to date. There was a hiccup with the install due to his team being over zealous but Russell owned the situation and worked until everything was resolved. We will definitely consider Anderson Atlanta for future home improvement projects."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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 Ellijay, 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."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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+16

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Land Development, LLC.
Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Summit Land Development and Scott Lewis did an excellent job on our fill and grading project despite having a couple of challenges with local providers of fill. What was key was excellent communication and always having an option available to stay on schedule and budget. I would highly recommend Scott and his crew without any reservations. If you have a challenging project and need a skilled team then Summit Land Development is your team!"
2501
2501
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2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Stonehenge Landscape Supply
Stonehenge Landscape Supply
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stonehenge got involved in the project after shoddy work by another company. They had to rip out a fire pit, retaining wall and cement stone 15’x 20’ deck, haul it off and start from scratch. They rebuilt everything, built a hand rail and railing around the deck. They also Installed a lighting system as well as designed and built 2 sidewalks with inlaid stone on both the sidewalks and deck. The work was completed as promised in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to use them again."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Global Land Solutions
Global Land Solutions
4.3(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! \n

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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