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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Surf City - Updated Nov 2026

Colley Construction, LLC
4.7(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

10x30 deck
12x14 shed _building
12x14 shed _building
Bathroom Narragansett
Bathroom Narragansett

+78

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%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 Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McDuffie Property Services
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brought in a bunch of dirt and leveled out a pad for a future building. Did an awesome job despite the weather and delivery hiccups. If your needing landscaping/grading/excavation work, this is the guy to call"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hoyt Industrial Works
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Hoyt Industrial Works, we're proud to be a family-owned and operated heavy equipment business built on hard work, reliability, and quality workmanship.\n\nWe specialize in excavation and skid steer services, including land clearing, grading, drainage solutions, site preparation, and general property improvements - but our capabilities don't stop there. We're equipped to take on a wide range of projects and are always willing to discuss what you need done.\n\nFrom clearing and preparing your property to improving drainage and reshaping your land, we have the equipment and experience to tackle projects of all sizes. Our goal is simple: show up, work hard, and get the job done right.

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Futrell Landscapes, LLC
4.7(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Futrell Landscapes, we strive for nothing short of the best. We proudly provide landscape services to the Wilmington, Hampstead, and surrounding areas of North Carolina — for both commercial and residential clients. \nLicensed North Carolina Landscape Contractor. Residential and commercial installations of any size, from new-construction to full property renovations. \nLawn Maintenance plans for residential, commercial, and HOA clients: mowing, landscape-bed weed control, pine straw and mulch applications, hedge trimming, turf treatments and fertilization. \nPaver walkways, patios, and driveways; retaining walls; fire pits; artificial turf; pergolas and outdoor structures. Built to extend your living space outdoors. \nWe provide professional grading services to ensure proper drainage, smooth, level surfaces, and a solid foundation for your property. From minor land clearing and site preparation to final grading, we deliver quality results built to last.

Hedge Trimming
Hedge Trimming
Front pine straw layout and hedge trimming
Side of house
Pine straw Layout

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Blanton Land Management
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Blanton Land Management, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mass Force Land Clearing
4.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

We are a locally owned and operated company that has been in Business over 23 years that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

land clearing
land clearing
land clearing
land clearing
land clearing

+53

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott And the guys at Legacy have done several jobs for us at our plantation in Brunswick county. From Forestry mulching, to reconditioning and re grading our gravel road systems and excavating impoundments- the guys at legacy have done a fantastic job with everything we’ve asked of them. The Legacy crew does great work that is well priced and we will continue to use them!"
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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