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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Raleigh - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon put together a well designed system that provides excellent coverage and is very easy to modify. He was able to use parts of the old system without compromising the new system."
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very timely and professional. Did great cleanup and conscientious with yard and shrubs. Would hire again"
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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NC Landscape and Waterproof
4.5(
105
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sergio was very helpful at starting the process since Iâ  ve never done anything like this, knowing who I had to get in touch with before beginning the digging. Very dependable, and the day of digging, his crew came in, did their work, cleaned up and were gone. Definitely highly recommend him to anyone."
Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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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 Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"M&D Property Solutions did a great job at installing a Radon mitigation system for us. Braden was awesome to work with! All done in one day and completely satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend!"
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lewis EXC
Lewis EXC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pleasant experience they worked with my budget and did a couple other things to save me money while they were there"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired them to dismantle an existing walkway beside and behind the house and create a new one. WOW! It’s so beautiful and structurally sound. These guys are so easy to work with. The owner Dave, was able to make our somewhat hazy dreams a reality. Site manager Terry is knowledgeable and friendly. The staff are considerate of our property and friendly. We couldn’t be more pleased."
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+139

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.5(
91
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Requested yard dethatching. Work was performed flawlessly and had excellent cleanup. Was done in less time than thought. Service was exquisite."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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