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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Cedar Crest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MD Excavating
MD Excavating
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cedar Crest, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel performed the work and did a great job. He was extremely helpful in answering any questions and was a pleasure to have on site. I would defiantly use MD excavation in the future and would definitely use and refer Miguel to other clients. Thank you, Miguel!!"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Crest, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Customers say: True professional

"We recently moved to NM and the yard at our home was neglected for a few years. The backyard needed to be cleaned up (including removing a few bushes and an old clothesline), a new irrigation system installed, and beds prepared for a variety of plants I want to install. Eric and his crew from Summersweet were excellent! I interviewed several landscapers and only Eric listened to what I wanted, offered his expert advice (his knowledge was gained thru both formal education and practical experience), and delivered what we agreed to have done! The Summersweet crew was hardworking and professional - it helped that I speak some Spanish. Carmela pleasantly and professionally handles all the behind the scenes logistics. Everything was done professionally and on time."
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+31

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Milligan Scapes
Milligan Scapes
4.6(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Crest, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very satisfied with how our yard turned out. I wasn?t expecting such a great job. The guys were very professional and worked so hard. Thanks to Milligan Scapes, we?ve now got the best yard on the block."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Cool Breeze Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cedar Crest, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Cool Breeze listened to what we wanted, helped us design the kitchen for maximum storage and ease of usage. They were prompt, cleaning up as they progressed. They also replaced counter tops in two bathrooms. We were very comfortable with them in our home. I would definitely recommend Cool Breeze to family and friends."
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Don Salazar Landscaping
4.6(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Crest, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Terrific value

"Don Salazar is one of the hardest workers I have ever encountered. He is personable and easy to work with. He is: >HARD WORKER. Did the job, no complaints or delays. >Punctual. Was here when he said he would be. >Prompt. Got work done when he said he would. >Reliable. Did what he said he would. Got materials as stated. >Reasonable. Minor adjustments that came up were dealt with, no problem. We are very pleased with the work and would not hesitate to hire Don again for future projects."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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