Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Salters, SC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Salters, SC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Salters

Avatar for Charleston Landwork
Charleston Landwork
New to Angi

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Charleston Landwork, we specialize in providing top-notch site preparation services, including driveway grading, excavation, and all heavy equipment work needed to get your project started on the right foot. Whether you're building a new driveway, preparing land for construction, or need precise grading for drainage and leveling, we have the experience and equipment to deliver exceptional results.\n\nWith a team of skilled professionals and a fleet of state-of-the-art machinery, we ensure that your site is perfectly prepared for any project—on time and within budget. Our focus is on quality, precision, and safety, so you can trust that your land is in good hands.\n\nReady to get started? Let Charleston Landwork help you lay the foundation for success with our expert site preparation services.

Avatar for Jack Of all Trades
Jack Of all Trades
5.0(
13
)

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There team was hardworking n very professional they were polite and they know what they are doing my project came out exceptionally well and in the future I will be using them for anything else that I need done and I recommend Jack of all trade to anyone who has a project that needs to be done properly and accurate but down the Earth polite people"
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Superior septic and excavation
Superior septic and excavation
5.0(
4
)

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"FANTASTIC ! These guys showed up on time and did a GREAT Job! The price was comparable to other services locally that we quoted, but the service was over the top. We will be hiring them again FOR SURE! GREAT COMPANY TO WORK WITH !"
The start
Midway clearing trees
Site work
Pond
Site work

+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Reel Time Excavation
Reel Time Excavation
5.0(
2
)

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his team were fantastic! Everything went fast and smooth and they were so friendly and easy to work with. He communicated with me the whole time when I wasn't there. I can't say enough good things about them. Would definitely hire again."
Land clear 1
Excavating Project
Land clear 1
Land clear 1
Land clear 1

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Twin Peaks Equipment and Mulching Services LLC
Twin Peaks Equipment and Mulching Services LLC
5.0(
7
)

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Twin Peaks Equipment for a mulching job on my business property, and they were outstanding. They did incredible work on-site. Covered a huge area quickly and left everything looking clean and well maintained. The service was fast and the quality was even better. I highly recommend Twin Peaks for any mulching or land clearing project!"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
...
Showing 1-10 of 70
Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The Salters, SC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.