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Avatar for Alexander Excavating, LLC
Alexander Excavating, LLC
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shawn really came through for me. He took time off a big job just to come help me get my over grown lot cleaned up. His communicating was excellent along with the results of his work. I highly recommend Alexander excavating. I look forward to doing more business with Shawn in the near future."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Demolition
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During

+31

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Dimmer's Precision Grading
Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience with Brandon. Listened to what we wanted to achieve. Gave feedback and suggestions. Was easy to talk to and very courteous. We love the result and are extremely satisfied with our interaction with this company. Will contact them again without any hesitation if the need occurs"
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 1
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Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 2 finished with silt fence

+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for 828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."
House site clean up
House site clean up
House site clean up
Lines dug in an prep for final grade
Lines dug in an prep for final grade

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for How Deep Trenching and Landscaping, LLC
How Deep Trenching and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to create a drainage trench along the front of my yard. That no one else wanted to do. They had to work around cable, water and electric lines and did not hit a single line. They did an outstanding job and the drainage works as expected. Thank you!! Jeff"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Otto Enterprises
Otto Enterprises
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"If you are looking for a job done right grading, clearing, site prep, etc. contact Otto Enterprises they make it happen. They are professional and highly skilled with great communication and a awesome finished product. We look forward to using them for future projects and highly recommend them."
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Suddreth Masonry, LLC
Suddreth Masonry, LLC
4.5(
28
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Even though I did not hire Suddreth I would totally recommend him. He arrived early for our appointment and he was upfront with me that the work I wanted to be done is not possible for my budget at this time. I would trust him to be honest with me if I hired him."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%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 Hickory, 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."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Silver Line Construction Plus
Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wouldn't hesitate to call on these guys again! They are the most professional and efficient company out there! They have done such beautiful work and I am so happy and pleased with the job they have done. They went above and beyond my expectations. If you need a job done in a professional way, there's no need to look any other place than T&G Building & Remodeling....they are the best!!! Thanks guys! Verna A."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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