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Avatar for M & M Excavating and Landscape Services, LLC
M & M Excavating and Landscape Services, LLC
4.8(
23
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Matt was helpful, prompt, adaptable and professional and did a great job for my commercial project. He was willing to do whatever it took for my project to be successful and be completed within my short-scheduled timeframe. This is how a business should be run. I would highly recommend his services and I will definitely use him again on future projects."
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade
Front & Backyard upgrade

+63

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lydick Western Construction, Inc.
Lydick Western Construction, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justine was professional, knowledgeable and timely; he got me the quote and arranged a crew very quickly. Justine was always available if there were questions and was the go-to person between workers and myself. My LVP flooring is beautiful, the demo and install done smoothly. The crews were such a team!! As always, my support of local business didn't let me down."
Demo & Rough Framing
Phase: Stucco
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Biltmore Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Grading/Concrete Install
Grading/Concrete Install
Grading/Concrete Install
Finished Build
Landscaping

+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Grand Design Landscape, LLC
Grand Design Landscape, LLC
4.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ben is easy to work with. He listens to your expectations and provides alternatives to reach your desired result. Ben incorporated our modifications as the project pulled together. He also stays on budget and only exceeded the agreed upon price when incorporating our requested upgrades. His crew is extremely hard working and friendly. The crew, and Ben, take great pride in their work striving to make everything perfect. We would use this company again without any hesitation. Job well done!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Fix it LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We initially hired Chris to finish a small bathroom remodel, including installing new shower panels, new vanity countertop, new sink and some drywall repair. He did an amazing job, took his time and really paid attention to the details. The bathroom looks amazing thanks to him. We also hired him to install some new interior doors and a new swamp cooler. Chris stayed till every detail was taken care of and the job was complete. Highly recommend & we will hire him again!"
Handymen Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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