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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Piedmont - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sharp Edge LC
Sharp Edge LC
4.5(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came while I was at work, so I havenâ t met anyone, but Dustin texted and sent pictures. They cleaned all of the leaves and other tree debris from our yard and gutters, trimmed back some shrubs and removed one that has outgrown its spot. My wife and I were quite pleased. Weâ ve just moved into this new home, and weâ ve got many chores yet to do. Sharp Edge really helped us out. They even did a bit more than we asked for. Iâ ll definitely call them again. I believe they earned their money, and I believe the cost was fair."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Top Ten Land Services, LLC
Top Ten Land Services, LLC
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Ten Land Services is BEYOND Outstanding! Michael contacted us after we'd been given estimates from other companies ranging from $400-$800 to spread out a dump truck load of wood chips from Chip Drop (10-12 cubic yards). Although the quote for $400 from the other company was very gracious, it was still way over our budget of $200. Instead of laughing at us when we told him our budget, Michael asked the job location. It was only 9 minutes from a big project he had scheduled that day. He said he'd be happy to take care of it for us at such a low rate because it was so close to his big project that day. He arrived promptly at 8:30 am, and with amazing care and skill, spread the wood chips around a large tree and dog kennel for us. He was finished and on his way by 9 am! I can't praise Michael with Top Ten Land Services enough! Before he rescued us, we had already worked for hours on that pile manually-and hadn't made a dent. God BLESS Top Ten. DON'T hire until you talk to Michael!"
Removed Stumps, fixed erosion problem, and spread
Removed Stumps, fixed erosion problem, and spread
Grading
Grading
Land Clearing

+12

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & P Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"M and P Landscaping installed 5 irrigation zones, sodded one side of my property, and removed several tree stumps. They were prompt, hard-working, and did a great job! I will definitely hire them again if I need another project done."
Leveling stages
Leveling stages
Crusher Run
Crusher Run
Crusher Run

+15

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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 mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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