Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Rocky Mount, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Rocky Mount, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ROCKY MOUNT, NC HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.2
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon17
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Rocky Mount

Avatar for Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC
Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Job was done quickly, and the crew clean up . In addition the Service removed a few trees as well. Friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this Service Company."
Property roof/foundation/storage
Property roof/foundation
Property roof/foundation removal
Property roof/foundation removal
Tree removal

+12

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky Mount, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Top Notch Lawncare
Top Notch Lawncare
4.8(
16
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Job well done! We had our front and backyard regraded and seeded. We had our walkway we redone. New shrubs in our flower beds and new mulch. Everyone was professional and courteous. I would recommend their services."
Response time5 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Allison's Welding
Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A & G Concrete Services, Inc.
4.9(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They extended our concrete patio. Fast reply, on site quote, and provided good recommendations on the job to be done. Excellent communication, they were on time, and their job was very professional. Great value and fair pricing. Jason and his team were fantastic."
Part 1 of dumpster pad
Part 2 of extended pad
Fire pit
Hot tub pad
Shop pad before finished

+81

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 112
Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The Rocky Mount, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.