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Q: How much trench can you dig in a day?

• <div><p>You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you&rsquo;re digging a deep trench or one that&rsquo;s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. </p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How far can I hand drill a well?

• <div><p>The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you&rsquo;re using will determine how far down you can dig. </p></div>

Q: How do you calculate excavation costs?

• <div><p>Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you&rsquo;ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.</p><p>Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it&rsquo;s tedious. You may want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-read-a-tape-measure.htm">pull out a tape measure</a> or use a string to help mark the area. </p></div>

Q: Can I DIY trenching or edging?

• <div><p>Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can&rsquo;t exactly hide an unfinished&mdash;or worse, ruined&mdash; landscaping job from the neighbors. It&rsquo;s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.</p></div>

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Last update on April 10, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Jason and his crew took on a major project of cutting down more than 20 trees and clearing very large old downed trees. Great job!!
Brinker Tree and Land Service
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Reviewed in October 2024
Lynwood and his team did an amazing job completely rebuilding the entire floor in the house. The floor was completely warped and the subfloor was in terrible shape. Lynwood tore up the old floor and fixed/replaced the joists and put down a new subfloor and LVP. He also replaced the front and...
Jones’s improvements
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Reviewed in May 2024
They did a great job removing an old small pond and tree at my back patio. They also cleared out the grown up bed around them while salvaging the decorative stones that were outlining the bed. Mr. Lawrence even took care of some poison ivy he found growing in my front yard while they were here....
Lawrence Landscapes and Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in December 2023
I called in need of landscaping service. Vlad and Antonio came quickly to estimate, I hired them, and they reported to provide service the next day! I've never had a contractor turn a job around so quickly! Pulled up dead shrubs, trimmed all others, and mulched requested areas. They got...
A&V Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
We hired Dustin to repair my grandmother's windows after another contractor messed them up. We called Dustin, he showed up gave an excellent quote with excellent customer service and completed the job with great workmanship. We are extremely satisfied with how everything turned out.
Dustin James Home Repairs
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Reviewed in August 2023
This crew worked hard and provided Excellent service removing my huge tree and clean up. I will highly recommend your company to everyone. Stay safe and continue blessing others with your superb gifts.
BENUZ-TINEZ COMPANY LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
He remodeled my bathroom and installed a walk in tub. He installed new flooring in my kitchen, tore out my bar and fixed new counter tops and cabinets. Installed new lighting in my kitchen. His work is awesome, he takes the time and makes sure it is done correctly! I highly recommend this...
MC Construction & Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2022
I was extremely pleased with every aspect of the repairs. The area was examined, from underneath as well à from inside, and I was made aware of potential issues as well as the immediate issues to be dealt with. It was immediately apparent that Joe was very knowledgeable and had much experience...
Joe's Handyman Service LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Wonderful to work with. Timely, really well organized, efficient, worked really fast, great value for the money. They cleared a 102 year old house we were selling. It had lots of stairs. They treated the walls, woodwork, and floors with great respect. I would definitely use again and highly...
Junk Trunk
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Reviewed in August 2022
This company has done all the floors in my 3 bedroom home. I absolutely love their work and their friendliness. They clean up at the completion of the job and leaves everything looking incredible.
Empire Today - Raleigh Durham
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M&D Property Solutions

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was polite, professional and reasonable. He found additional damage I was unaware of and made me aware of additional cost before proceeding. Would 100% recommend him."

Response time2 days

Response rate89%

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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"EXCELLENT work, professional, responsive, great communication and on time!! Got the job done quicker than they even expected and Tyson Schneider is the kind of business owner you want to do business with!! Will be using them for any future paver and excavating project I have!"

+41

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Troy was easy to work with and did a good job and reasonablely priced would recommend."

Response time2 days

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High Tide Land Management

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Showed up on time, lots of experience and very professional."

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E3 Land Development LLC

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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NC Earthworks LLC

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

NC Earthworks is a full-service excavation company specializing in grading and land clearing. We provide expert solutions in erosion control, stormwater management, drainage installation, and property management. Our services also include ditch cleaning, debris removal, demolition, and concrete work. With a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency, NC Earthworks delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects across North Carolina

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Rambo Paving & More LLC

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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Welcome to Rambo Paving & More LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

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24K Hauling, Inc.

New to Angi

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are the gold standard for hauling services and have over 5 years experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! References are available upon request. Give us a call today, and let's get started.\n\n

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Jackson & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning

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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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