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Elevated Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently worked with Elevated Excavation LLC and we?re very impressed with their professionalism and quality of work. The team was reliable showed up on time and completed the project efficiently Communication was clear throughout the entire process and they made sure everything was done right the first time. The job site was kept clean and organized, which we really appreciated. I would highly recommend Elevated Excavation LLC to anyone looking for dependable excavation services."
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
Brush Clearing
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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CW Land Services LLC
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Austin did an excellent job with regrading , re-sloping, and him and his crew also redid my driveway for me. I highly satisfied with the work he has done! I will use his service again for the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Proscape LLC
5.0(
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

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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
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Precision Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew Bailey came out and added an irrigation zone. His bid was in line with my budget. He plans on returning to repair the section of lawn with sod at no cost to me. I highly recommend him. He also listened to me which was extremely important."
Landscape projects
Landscape projects
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Landscape projects

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C&C Turf and Landscape LLC
5.0(
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Serving Madison, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did what they said they would do and when they would do it. They answered their phone when I called and were pleasant to deal with. Not only that but they did a good job and I will call them again when I need them in the future. The crew of three were all respectful and pleasant to talk with. Seem like good people"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

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