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

Avatar for International Green, LLC
International Green, LLC
4.9(
74
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work done for us. Our yard/landscaping looks great. They did everything we asked for, made suggestions as needed and did it all in 2 days. We had a great experience and the price was right."
Installing flower beds with mulch.
Flower bed preparation
Decorative concrete
Extension Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CB Excavation, LLC
CB Excavation, LLC
4.7(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Spent over 1/2 discussing at our home what we needed to fix our grading and water problem. He text that nite with an estimate. Very professional, always on time and did more than asked off them! Thank you Trey & Steve"
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kevin Shooter
Kevin Shooter
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They worked day and night. The project was estimated to be 5-7 days and that is how long it was. Got cold and rainy but they still kept working. My overgrown front woods was a challenging job. A lot of mud a lot of equipment got stuck and had to be pulled out. Very reliable and hard working. Thanks guys."
Walkway
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for ACR Services LLC
ACR Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 8 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
American board and nail
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chris was very professional he did many projects for us, painted a shed leveled some land, dug up some Earth, moved a lots of rock and removed mulch. He did whatever we needed him to do and even gave us good suggestions , that were better than we planned. He was very hardworking and had a very pleasant attitude. We were always very pleased with his work and he always kept things very clean. We are hoping to get him to do other projects in the future!"
Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for EGM Earthworks
EGM Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

EGM Earthworks is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clear2
EGM Earthworks Clear2

+10

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for McFarland Land Clearing
McFarland Land Clearing
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. McFarland was a pleasure to work with. He is very personable & knowledgeable in his field. I had some questions about how he was going to make sure the grading wasn’t going to erode away. Well, Mr McFarland not only walked me through the process of Erosion control, he showed me where he was planning to place a covering & even let me know the best type of seed cover to throw on it. Easy to work with & A+ service = would hire again for sure."
Tree removal
Tree removal
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Coastal Landscaping, LLC
Elite Coastal Landscaping, LLC
3.2(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I usually don't do reviews, but I had to make an exception with this company. We've used Elite Costal Landscaping, LLC for three different backyard projects and my wife and I are VERY satisfied with their work! I know that there are other companies out there, but what I believe that separates Elite Costal Landscaping, LLC from the others is their quality of work and their communication with customers from start to finish, which is very much appreciated and their prices are reasonable and fair. We will definitely use them again for any other landscaping projects needed at our property and have also referred them to neighbors who have complimented us on the projects."
Carport Pavers
Carport Paver
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting
Sidewalk

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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