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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Beaufort - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Tradewinds Home Services
Tradewinds Home Services
4.5(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"The team at Tradewinds was very professional, prompt, knowledgeable, helpful, and reasonably/competitively priced. Received a quote, approved, and install completed within 72 hours. Looking forward to coordinating future projects together."
Driveway Border
Ledgestone Steps
Paver driveway
Project Pictures
Project Pictures

+2

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BPA Land Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos

+18

54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Beaufort, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Healthy-Crawl Space
4.7(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were very pleased with the work that was done. The company owner, Greg McBride, was wonderful to work with. He did exactly what he said he would do and completed the job exactly when he said he would. If he had to come a little late, he called to tell us. He went above what we had expected, even upgrading some of the materials he used at no extra cost to us. The men on the crew were also very professional and did an excellent job. We also felt our cost was very fair. We are so glad we had this done."
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
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+6

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Beaufort, SC

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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