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Avatar for Southern Contracting, LLC

Southern Contracting, LLC

4.97(
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Southern Contracting, LLC

4.97(
35
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home and/or business as if it were our own. We offer over 16 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Construction, Excavation, Fencing, Remodels/Additions, and a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Ivan was absolutely amazing to work with! He was prompt, caring , & he definitely went the extra mile in delivering two dumpsters for us to clean out our parents lake home! He is a gem & we will use him again, in a heartbeat for any additional services in the future! We highly, highly recommend Ivan !"

Carrie K on January 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home and/or business as if it were our own. We offer over 16 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Construction, Excavation, Fencing, Remodels/Additions, and a variety of other services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Ivan was absolutely amazing to work with! He was prompt, caring , & he definitely went the extra mile in delivering two dumpsters for us to clean out our parents lake home! He is a gem & we will use him again, in a heartbeat for any additional services in the future! We highly, highly recommend Ivan !"

Carrie K on January 2025

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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

5.00(
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Honest, upfront and a true professional. I have him give me estimate. The job was reshaping a long driveway and leveling a 12'x15' patch of ground to place a shed on. He came in the next morning and got it done right. He is a very personable guy, even tho he's ex Army. LOL.."

Michael J on December 2025

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Honest, upfront and a true professional. I have him give me estimate. The job was reshaping a long driveway and leveling a 12'x15' patch of ground to place a shed on. He came in the next morning and got it done right. He is a very personable guy, even tho he's ex Army. LOL.."

Michael J on December 2025

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Triple C Excavation

5.00(
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Triple C Excavation

5.00(
9
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Super Service Award
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jeff from Triple CCC excavation did an amazing job . He communicated well through the whole project. He did what he said and more then we were expecting. The job excellent . The speed of the project fast .the price reasonable .He will definitely be doing are future projects Bill & Dawn "

bill p on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jeff from Triple CCC excavation did an amazing job . He communicated well through the whole project. He did what he said and more then we were expecting. The job excellent . The speed of the project fast .the price reasonable .He will definitely be doing are future projects Bill & Dawn "

bill p on September 2025

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KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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KC CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They built a 1600 sq ft home for me and done a fantastic job from start to finish. Attention to detail and communication was the very best. They have also done some remodel work for me on my flip houses, also installed a new roof on a different home. I would highly recommended Darrin and his crew to anyone!"

Dusty C on January 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They built a 1600 sq ft home for me and done a fantastic job from start to finish. Attention to detail and communication was the very best. They have also done some remodel work for me on my flip houses, also installed a new roof on a different home. I would highly recommended Darrin and his crew to anyone!"

Dusty C on January 2024

ME Skid Steer

5.00(
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ME Skid Steer

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience doing general excavation, ME Skid Steer is who you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything to get your property prepared for whatever construction you have upcoming. We will always treat your home as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how fast and well everything gets done. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Not only have I used M.E. Skid Steer for all my excavation projects, but just used him on clearing up 5 acres. He did a great job and can't wait to use him again on the next one!"

Nathan B on April 2020

With over 15 years of experience doing general excavation, ME Skid Steer is who you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything to get your property prepared for whatever construction you have upcoming. We will always treat your home as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how fast and well everything gets done. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Not only have I used M.E. Skid Steer for all my excavation projects, but just used him on clearing up 5 acres. He did a great job and can't wait to use him again on the next one!"

Nathan B on April 2020

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Elite Construction and Excavation

4.25(
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Elite Construction and Excavation

4.25(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Elite Construction and Excavation We provide a wide variety or excavation and utility install services! We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I would not recommend this company to anybody."

Robert R on October 2022

Elite Construction and Excavation We provide a wide variety or excavation and utility install services! We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I would not recommend this company to anybody."

Robert R on October 2022

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Dan's Well Done, LLC

5.00(
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Dan's Well Done, LLC

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dan's Well Done, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

"Needed to put some gravel down to add to our driveway. He showed up when he said he was going to and got the job done. Great job 👍"

Amanda R on April 2025

Dan's Well Done, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

"Needed to put some gravel down to add to our driveway. He showed up when he said he was going to and got the job done. Great job 👍"

Amanda R on April 2025

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Scott's Hardscape & Excavation

4.31(
13
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Scott's Hardscape & Excavation

4.31(
13
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Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Scott's Hardscape & Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were very nice and helpful. Very professional."

Diana G on April 2024

Scott's Hardscape & Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were very nice and helpful. Very professional."

Diana G on April 2024

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Hillside Excavation

5.00(
3
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Hillside Excavation

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Hillside Excavation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hillside Excavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"Hillside put in a retaining wall for my fire pit and pool area, hauled and spread gravel, and was able to haul the gravel for me as well. I have absolutely no complaints. Travis arrived when he said he would and completed the work on schedule. He also corrected a previous landscaping project (mine) which included correcting the fall from the house to the yard eliminating some low spots in my yard which helped with drainage. Hillside gave me a backyard I am very proud of. The quality of his work and the genuine commitment he brings to the project is refreshing. I absolutely recommend Hillside Excavating. Ronnie Hyde"

Ronald H on March 2024

Hillside Excavation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hillside Excavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"Hillside put in a retaining wall for my fire pit and pool area, hauled and spread gravel, and was able to haul the gravel for me as well. I have absolutely no complaints. Travis arrived when he said he would and completed the work on schedule. He also corrected a previous landscaping project (mine) which included correcting the fall from the house to the yard eliminating some low spots in my yard which helped with drainage. Hillside gave me a backyard I am very proud of. The quality of his work and the genuine commitment he brings to the project is refreshing. I absolutely recommend Hillside Excavating. Ronnie Hyde"

Ronald H on March 2024

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Buchanan Dirtworks LLC

5.00(
3
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Buchanan Dirtworks LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Buchanan Dirtworks LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! We now offer financing options

"Buchanan Dirtworks did a great job with my gravel driveway and trailer pad. Extremely fast response time and great attention to detail working through the site plan and patience in explaining the details. Jumped on the job within a few days of agreeing to the plan and had it knocked out by the next week with daily updates on progress. One thing I particularly appreciated was the ability to nail down a plan remotely since I wasn't able to physically be on the site. Great work overall, can't wait to work with you again! Thanks!"

Mike H on August 2025

Buchanan Dirtworks LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! We now offer financing options

"Buchanan Dirtworks did a great job with my gravel driveway and trailer pad. Extremely fast response time and great attention to detail working through the site plan and patience in explaining the details. Jumped on the job within a few days of agreeing to the plan and had it knocked out by the next week with daily updates on progress. One thing I particularly appreciated was the ability to nail down a plan remotely since I wasn't able to physically be on the site. Great work overall, can't wait to work with you again! Thanks!"

Mike H on August 2025

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Excavating questions, 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.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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