Top-rated excavation pros.

Best excavation pros near Sawmills, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Sawmills, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SAWMILLS, NC HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon27
    Verified excavation services reviews

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sawmills - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Otto Enterprises
Otto Enterprises
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sawmills, 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."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%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 Sawmills, 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
Avatar for DB's Landworks
DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with DB landscaping LLC. They were very professional. They did a wonderful job and completed it to my expectations and beyond. They were very neat and left my yard and beautiful condition. I would highly recommend them for any job. Thank you for having such a wonderful company on your list of professionals."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Silver Line Construction Plus
Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sawmills, 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
Rich's Dirt Works
4.8(
14
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich Dirt Works came by and did a small demo project for me. I needed a small she shed tore down that was beginning deteriorate. Richard was very nice and seemed to know exactly what he was talking about. I would definitely recommend using this company!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Groundhog Grading
Groundhog Grading
5.0(
9
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did excellent work on our project were we are going to put a carport, leveling it out and packing the dirt down to packing the gravel down and we had them to bring more gravel out for rest of the driveway. They showed up on time and finished up in about a day and a few hours. We would definitely hire them again."
Asphalt culvert replace.
culvert
steel drain
proper compactation
driveway

+70

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
HomeWorks
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team redid my bathroom and kitchen floors. They were actually sinking so they had to even them out and fix the sinking problem then they layed new flooring. Very reasonably priced and beautiful, quality work. I will call you all first for any home repairs and improvements! Thank you!"
Deck
Deck
Tree service
Tile patio
Tile patio

+1

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 192
Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

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.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The Sawmills, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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