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Avatar for E&C Land Management
E&C Land Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Love this business. I really recommend this guy! I called him and he very quickly gave me an estimate. Then just a couple of days later he came in and removed 5 of my trees and cleaned up afterward and he also hauled off the trees! Great guy and great service. Highly recommend!!"
Response time6 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Avatar for Tucker's Contracting Services
Tucker's Contracting Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything that I ask for was done in a timely manner and he was very easy to work with. Very polite young man. I would recommend him to anyone. Wonderful job!"
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mountain Tree Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard working, outstanding work. They explained what they were going to do. Contacted us a few days before the job to confirm they are coming. They pay attention to the smallest details, and talk with us while doing the work. Plus they gave a good price, much lower than the nearest competitor."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."
Moving Fill
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Clearing
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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ABH Landscapes
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The project took a little longer than I was expecting but they did a good job repointing my brick steps."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lown Performance, LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They Completed the grading work, tilling for sod and sod install. The yard looks good It does not have drainage issue anymore, very good work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rutlands Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was top notch. It was done in a timely manner and the price was very good."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palmetto Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company has excavators and skidsteers and cleared my property very efficiently and did a heck of a job. I had a few acres of trees cleared some being populars, oaks and pines. Would highly recommend chase and his crew"
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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