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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Cortez - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
4.3(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

Shortridge Custom Grading LLC is your premier grading and excavation company. We specialize in finish grading and building site preparation. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Give us a call and see why people have been using us again and again!

Pool Excavation, fill in and grading
Pool
Filling in
Driveways
Driveways

+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Nico's Pro Services
Nico's Pro Services
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Nico's Pro Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Prep

+52

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of Sarasota LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

House Doctors of Sarasota LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \nWww.HouseDoctors.com/Sarasota

Gallery
Gallery
Mobile system
Soft washing roof
Cedar Hom

+17

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 4G Contracting & Land Services
4G Contracting & Land Services
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

4G Contracting & Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Heating & Air
Elite Heating & Air
4.4(
11
)
Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 1999, Elite Heating & Air has been serving Bradenton, Sarasota and Manatee counties with top-quality HVAC and plumbing services. With more than 30 years of experience, our licensed and insured team provides quality work and great customer service every time. There's no job too big or too small for us. We guarantee same-day services and estimates, and offer a 100% money back guarantee on new installations. Give us a call at (941) 377-6962 to request an appointment or to receive a FREE estimate!

Elite Plumber under Sink
Tank Water Heater
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
AMR HAULING
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building \nsite services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the \nattention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

AB & FC Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello! My name is Dakota Weiss and I am one of the owners of a very young company called AB & FC Maintenance, LLC Based out of Spring Hill, FL. I come from a long background of on-site construction, and heavy civil construction experience. Our Company specializes in Residential, light and heavy commercial projects of ANY size. \n\nWe strive to be different from others, primarily through transparency and communication. Our prices are competitive and will price match most projects of identical scope. \n\nLets make a difference together!\n\n- Dakota Weiss

Residential Alleyway
Residential Alleyway
Residential Alleyway
Residential Alleyway
Residential Alleyway

+17

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CULTIV8 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
CULTIV8 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
4.7(
242
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experienced Landscape Design- Ensure you are doing the best you can for your yard by turning to our professionals for all your, Mulch, Sod, And Landscape needs. We love what we do here! Don't hesitate to call for a free estimate and let us show you what we can do for you. We offer a wide variety of services.

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Cortez, FL

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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