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Avatar for Elevated Excavation LLC
Elevated Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elevated Excavation did an outstanding job from start to finish. Great communication, professional equipment, and fast turnaround time. The crew showed up on time, kept the property clean, and delivered quality work exactly as promised. If you need land clearing, demolition, excavation, or storm cleanup services, I highly recommend Elevated Excavation."
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
Start of Job
Job Completion

+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Eaves Enterprises LLC
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They took down two trees in our yard, one of which was in a right side yard with little space between the fence and the house. They then removed the stumps and all debris leaving a very clean area. Extra credit for sticking with the project during almost two weeks of steady rain. I recommend them and would use them again."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+9

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Proscape LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Proscape did a great job. I have used them for multiple projects. They’ve done everything from Irrigation system installation to drainage to General cleanup and improvement for us. Very reasonable pricing and a do what they say they are going to do which is pretty tremendous in today’s world!"
Landscape-Pool
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scotty has provided his services for 2 of my projects. One was a bridge across a creek so I could reach some acreage I did not have access to. The other was rip rap around a pond dam to eliminate erosion. Both were excellent, on time and in budgets. Definitely use him again."
Drainage project
Drainage project
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Nichols and Sons Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Nichols and Sons Construction is a locally owned company for all of your excavation needs. No job is too big or too small and our craftsmanship on your home or business will showcase itself. Give Nichols and Sons Construction a call today, we look forward to hearing from you!

Response time10 mins
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Bates Land And Timber
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Canton, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bates Land and Timber 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.

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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