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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Mcdonough - Updated Nov 2026

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Evolve Flooring and Paint Plus LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Project: Painting basement and Floor install; Very hardworking and committed to getting the job done in a very timely and professional manner. Excellent customer service and was very knowledgeable about the services that were provided. I would definitely recommend this company to any and everyone in need of help with their home improvements and I would definitely use this contractor again!"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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L&C Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Luis, Shelley and their team have been an amazing people that ibhave entrusted my landscaping and outdoor projects to. They have surprised continuously with the outcome of my desires and understood me when I try to explain my vision without qualms. The advise me on best options and cost effectiveness. One of my latest projects was to relocate and install a brick mailbox since the old one kept getting hit. I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome ... I highly recommend L&C Landscaping and i look forward to many more years. Of their service."
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
Salazar Concrete
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Salazar replaced two separate retaining walls at my residence, demolishing and removing old/inadequate brick walls and replacing with proper full size blocks and capstones. In addition, they added a small concrete pad adjoining my Ssltillo patio and installed matching tile. Their work is very high quality and exhibits superb craftsmanship and care. I highly recommend them !"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Mcdonough, GA

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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