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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Cleveland - Updated Nov 2026

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

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ACEncio Concrete
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

"What I like best is Reynaldo answered the phone every time I called. Was very seamless and very professional. The job was done. Top shelf would recommend him for any concrete project."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MC Lawn Services
MC Lawn Services
4.4(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed a previously landscaped cleaned out and grass planted. I was amazed at how fast they got the work done. They did exactly what I asked. I would recommend them for landscaping jobs."
Ditch dig out
Lawn
Border and Bed
Flowers
Border and Bed

+1

Response time12 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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