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Last update on October 15, 2025

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Guilford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
77
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project
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+5

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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Avatar for O.I. Landscape
O.I. Landscape
4.6(
197
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They uprooted and removed 10 small boxwoods we had in our front beds. Plan to have them come out in the spring and plant some new boxwoods with a few arborvitaes."
Before and After - Hidden Valley, IN
Before and After Projects
Before and After - Fairfield, OH
Before and After - Cincinnati, OH
Before and After Projects

+547

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Avatar for Pence Contracting
Pence Contracting
4.8(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Grateful to angi list. The customer was called on the right time."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WSC Drainage
4.9(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with the work to be done. Completed job as promised and on schedule. Area was cleaned up and lawn was reseeded and covered with straw.,"
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage

+6

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
4.3(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Project: rip out old landscaping timbers and old vegetation. Kaden Lowe was extremely good. He reviewed the work that I needed to have done, and he gave me a very reasonable estimate. He kept me informed of everything he was doing. The results are amazing. I had him do additional work that was not part of the original estimate. He viewed the additional work and gave me another reasonable estimate. He is very respectful. He and his assistant worked very hard, He made sure that everything was perfect according to our requirements. He finished the work in one day, and he didn't quit until he was finished and got our approval. He cleaned up the work area. He left the landscaping work "picture perfect". I would absolutely refer them to anyone. Please put them at the top of your referral list for a great landscaper."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive, professional and honest. Explained the process, made sure I was happy with the completed work and even made suggestions which decreased the original estimated cost of our project. We will be using them again."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Avatar for Dawsons Land Solutions
Dawsons Land Solutions
4.2(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rebuilt slope for property line."
Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Cameron
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’ve been in construction for 12 years. Plenty of knowledge when it comes to excavating or grading. Went to school for heavy equipment operations. I’ll get the job done right the first time. And always at a fair price.

Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal

+1

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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