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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Rocky River - Updated Nov 2026

Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean did an excellent job on removing concrete debris from my property. He went above what I asked him to do and also excavated where I did demolition. He was quick, highly communicative, knowledgeable and did the job at a competitive price. Would recommend to anyone!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an old hot tub that needed to be removed, and Legacy Junk Removal did a fantastic job! Antonio was prompt, thorough, and courteous from start to finish. He made what could have been a stressful project completely seamless. I was impressed by his professionalism and how efficiently everything was handled. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and highly recommend Legacy Junk Removal to anyone in need of reliable, top-notch service!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fernajes Landscaping
4.7(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"These guys are great! I was having an extremely difficult time to even get someone to come and give me an estimate. I contacted them and they came out, gave me an estimate of time and money. Showed up on time, worked quickly and efficiently and best of all --- did a fantastic job! I would definitely hire them in the future."
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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