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Avatar for Hayes Excavating LLC
Hayes Excavating LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"10/10 recommend! We needed some landscape work done around our new home & reached out. So happy with the results! Eric was very professional and attentive to everything we asked for. Our yard looks fantastic!"
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+27

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is top notch! Showed up on time and finished the project on time! Did a fabulous job! Highly recommend"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job, no issues. Would definitely hire GroundShapers again for future jobs."
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACEncio Concrete
4.9(
109
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our project was completed beautifully by ACEncio Concrete. They created patios, sidewalks, steps, and a driveway extension for us. We are very happy with the quality of the work performed. Reynaldo and his crew were very courteous and respectful. They were all very conscientious to leave the worksite neat and clean. We highly recommend ACEncio Concrete."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Groovy Services
3.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience . The have this NASA insulation for my attic that has drop my energy bill."
Solar and Backup battery
Hardscapes
New home Construction
Kitchen Renovation
Response time2 days
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L & G Landscaping
4.0(
118
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"thorough and did not rush, made sure the job was done correctly. Good quality."
Concrete Work
Concrete Work
Concrete Work
Concrete Work
Concrete Work

+8

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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Brushy Mountain Landscape
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brushy Mountain landscape is very knowledgeable of the needs of turf. They do excellent work and are quick to complete your needs and wants. Would hire over and over. Coming from an NFL groundskeeper, you can’t beat the services of Brushy Mountain Landscape!"
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing
Clearing

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Rangel Builders LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience with Rangel Builders. Through communication throughout the project and we were so pleased with the work. Highly recommend and will definitely use them again."
New Construction
Siding & Trim Work
Exterior Job: Siding
Pool Cabana
New Build: Modern

+30

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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. 

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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