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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Cleveland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Too Tall Grading
Too Tall Grading
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cleveland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"WONDERFUL, hard working, reliable and honest worker! My husband and I even felt it was necessary to tip Eddie! Thank you for making our yard safe for the baby to play! We recommend TOO TALL GRADING to anyone in need of yard work! Thank you!!!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A.C. Earthworks
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A.C. Earthworks was great to work with from start to finish. They kept me informed throughout the entire process, explained their plan clearly, and followed through on everything they promised. I’m very happy with the quality of their work and would definitely use them again for future projects."
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
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Polatty Landscaping & Lawncare
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

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Joseph Conner
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been in road construction for 13 years and have a full time job. I have a 1.5 ton excavator that I own myself that I can do smaller landscaping jobs with on the side I.e. land clearing, ditch cleaning/clearing, or small junk removal. I also have a couple of lawn mowers and weed eaters as well as chainsaws

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

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