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Excavation pros in Chilhowie


Ameri-Con Inc.
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Ameri-Con Inc.
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Free onsite estimate

All excavation and site needs. Local, family owned, licensed and insured.

All excavation and site needs. Local, family owned, licensed and insured.


Mcvey Enterprise Services And Construction LLC
Palmer Ave
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Mcvey Enterprise Services And Construction LLC
Palmer Ave
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Free onsite estimate

general contractor for landscaping, clearing overgrowth land, lawn mowing, water and sewer line repair and installation, and excavating

general contractor for landscaping, clearing overgrowth land, lawn mowing, water and sewer line repair and installation, and excavating


Mcvey Enterprise services and construction LLC
Palmer Ave
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Mcvey Enterprise services and construction LLC
Palmer Ave
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Lawn mowing and landscaping, clearing overgrowth land, water and sewer line repair and installation. Preparation of property for swimming pool installation. Ect.

Lawn mowing and landscaping, clearing overgrowth land, water and sewer line repair and installation. Preparation of property for swimming pool installation. Ect.


Tier 1 Solutions LLC
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Tier 1 Solutions LLC
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Veteran Owned and Operated providing a variety of services including Land Management, Landscaping and Excavation, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Demolition and Haul Off, Construction Site Cleanup, and Tree Services. 9 years in the United States Marine Corps provided me with a high level of attention to detail which I have transferred over into this business. I am proud to offer free estimates and strive to complete projects with the utmost satisfaction.

Veteran Owned and Operated providing a variety of services including Land Management, Landscaping and Excavation, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Demolition and Haul Off, Construction Site Cleanup, and Tree Services. 9 years in the United States Marine Corps provided me with a high level of attention to detail which I have transferred over into this business. I am proud to offer free estimates and strive to complete projects with the utmost satisfaction.


Yates trucking
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Yates trucking
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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.


MD excavation
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MD excavation
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Here at MD excavation we do land clean up, ditching, driveways, driveway repair, etc. give us a call for a FREE quote.

Here at MD excavation we do land clean up, ditching, driveways, driveway repair, etc. give us a call for a FREE quote.


Final Touches Landscaping
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Final Touches Landscaping
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All your landscaping needs. Mowing, mulching, tree removal, stump removal, trash removal, excavation, and more.

All your landscaping needs. Mowing, mulching, tree removal, stump removal, trash removal, excavation, and more.


Osborne and Sons LLC
219 Wallace Pike
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Osborne and Sons LLC
219 Wallace Pike
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022


Strongerhold Welding & Contracting
2678 Leemaster Dr
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Strongerhold Welding & Contracting
2678 Leemaster Dr
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Welding (STICK,MIG), Excavation land clearing and gravel driveways, debris removal (brush, trees, dirt, rock)

Welding (STICK,MIG), Excavation land clearing and gravel driveways, debris removal (brush, trees, dirt, rock)

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

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.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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