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Ace Basin Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Trio, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Charleston Landwork
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trio, 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.

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Hensley Construction Service, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trio, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time3 hrs
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Jack Of all Trades
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Trio, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recommend highly. You will get the bag out of your buck."
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Munn Contractors, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Trio, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! Excellent communication, on time and best prices! Thanks for the help and will use again!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

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