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Last update on January 22, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sanford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Carolina Pinewood LLC
Carolina Pinewood LLC
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe was extremely professional, gave multiple options for clearing an acre of land. Highly recommended to anyone, and we will be using Carolina Pinewood for our future excavations projects."
Excavating Project
Yard leveling for grass seeds
Culvert Drainage
Mulching
Mulching

+106

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Sanford, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for H&C Excavating
H&C Excavating
5.0(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt came and gave me what I thought was a very fair price to remove a huge oak tree that hanging over my house. 80-100 feet tall. Came on Tuesday and sent crew on Thursday. Very quick and careful work. I was super impressed with the job they did. Clean up was awesome. Would definitely hire them again or recommend them."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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 Sanford, 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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Avatar for 2D Professionals, LLC
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 Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David knew exactly how to solve my issues with drainage and a washed out rock pathway leading to my backyard. Great work by his entire team and completed quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended"
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+139

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his wife were great to work with! They were easy to get in touch with, they had a great turn-around time, and the finished product made a beautiful addition to our home! We will absolutely be using them again for other custom metal projects in our home!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Clearly Leveled Up LLC
Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearly Leveled Up was great. They arrived on time and started working right away. The workers, Mike and BJ were very professional. They were courteous and very easy to converse with. They did exactly what we asked for and we love it !!! Wish we could have sent the photos of the work but the system keeps telling us the file was too large."
pond
pond
pond
pond
pond

+10

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Avatar for Johnson Lawncare and Haul
Johnson Lawncare and Haul
5.0(
16
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Used three times to haul brush and tree debris. Always very punctual and super efficient."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mokma Grading
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sanford, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mokma grading did a wonderful job. Showed up when scheduled and completed on time. In addition, their pricing was very fair. Would definitely use again"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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