Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.
"Excellent accurate and friendly!"
Gary B on March 2025
Van Scoter Grading is a full-service grading and excavation company specializing in transforming properties with professional land leveling, gravel driveway installations, and comprehensive drainage solutions. We offer expert services in culvert repair and installation, ensuring proper water flow and preventing damage to your property. Our team also excels in building durable retaining walls, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for your outdoor spaces. Van Scoter Grading delivers reliable, high-quality service tailored to meet your specific needs.
"Excellent accurate and friendly!"
Gary B on March 2025
Locally owned and operated with over 5 years of professional experience, we can handle any type of building site preparation, excavation, minor grading, or paving project on a residential and commercial level. We value honesty and integrity and we guarantee your satisfaction. McCracken Grading, looks to build long lasting relationships with all of our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
"Professional and friendly, good job"
Libbie K on June 2024
Locally owned and operated with over 5 years of professional experience, we can handle any type of building site preparation, excavation, minor grading, or paving project on a residential and commercial level. We value honesty and integrity and we guarantee your satisfaction. McCracken Grading, looks to build long lasting relationships with all of our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
"Professional and friendly, good job"
Libbie K on June 2024
I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"
Steve P on April 2023
I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"
Steve P on April 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent job!!! arrived early n stayed late til job was finished, polite young man. I highly recommend this company and actually I have him doing other work for me. It was a pleasure doing business with him!!!"
Denis G on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent job!!! arrived early n stayed late til job was finished, polite young man. I highly recommend this company and actually I have him doing other work for me. It was a pleasure doing business with him!!!"
Denis G on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Yes. Work was efficient and complete. Good job with cleanup."
Terrence B on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Yes. Work was efficient and complete. Good job with cleanup."
Terrence B on April 2025
At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.
"Very pleased!"
Debbie s on June 2024
At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.
"Very pleased!"
Debbie s on June 2024
We offer professional final grading, regular grading, lot clearing, and specialize in forestry mulching and land management. With competitive pricing, we pride ourselves on being a man of our word—always on time and committed to delivering on promises.
"I had some serious drainage issues. Earth Shock came in and correct a very big issue. What seemed impossible was corrected quickly and professionally. Michael made some suggestions that worked out to perfection. The crew was on time, concise, and clean. Will use this team again without hesitation!"
Chip m on January 2025
We offer professional final grading, regular grading, lot clearing, and specialize in forestry mulching and land management. With competitive pricing, we pride ourselves on being a man of our word—always on time and committed to delivering on promises.
"I had some serious drainage issues. Earth Shock came in and correct a very big issue. What seemed impossible was corrected quickly and professionally. Michael made some suggestions that worked out to perfection. The crew was on time, concise, and clean. Will use this team again without hesitation!"
Chip m on January 2025
Earth Shapers LLC is a small excavation company based in Cleveland, GA. We pride ourselves on quality work, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Give us a call and let us help you with your next project!
"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."
Tamra Greeson S on October 2024
Earth Shapers LLC is a small excavation company based in Cleveland, GA. We pride ourselves on quality work, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Give us a call and let us help you with your next project!
"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."
Tamra Greeson S on October 2024
Whether it’s grading space for a new restaurant, removing trees, smoothing the path for a single home driveway – you name it, we can handle it. Our experienced and versatile crews are also adept at brush removal, backfilling and swimming pool removal or cover-up. And our commitment to customer service means that we will get the job done right, on time and to your ultimate satisfaction.
Whether it’s grading space for a new restaurant, removing trees, smoothing the path for a single home driveway – you name it, we can handle it. Our experienced and versatile crews are also adept at brush removal, backfilling and swimming pool removal or cover-up. And our commitment to customer service means that we will get the job done right, on time and to your ultimate satisfaction.
The excavation process requires four to eight weeks after preparations are complete. This timeline may extend considerably if contractors encounter unexpected challenges such as rocky soil formations, concealed utility lines, or foundation issues requiring remediation. Additional time requirements for drainage installation, waterproofing, and utility connections should also factor into your planning schedule. Consulting with experienced local contractors provides the most accurate timeline projections.
Creating a basement in high water table conditions remains possible but requires specialized moisture management systems. Contractors implement comprehensive waterproofing, robust drainage networks, and appropriate sump pump systems to manage groundwater infiltration. These enhanced moisture protection measures increase project costs but remain essential for long-term functionality. Professional evaluation of specific site conditions determines the most appropriate moisture management approach.
Several indicators suggest potential challenges for basement excavation, including consistently damp soil conditions, visible foundation deterioration, or significant settlement in existing structures. Properties with unstable soil compositions or bedrock near the surface may present prohibitive excavation costs. Professional structural assessment identifies specific challenges and potential mitigation strategies before committing to major excavation projects.
The value enhancement from basement additions varies considerably based on local market preferences, finish quality, and functional utility. Well-executed basement spaces with proper egress, comfortable ceiling heights, and quality finishes provide the strongest return on investment. Consulting with local real estate professionals provides insight into specific value expectations for your market area and property type.
Most jurisdictions require comprehensive building permits for basement excavation projects due to their structural implications. These include general construction permits plus specific approvals for structural modifications, electrical installations, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment. Many municipalities also require engineer-stamped plans certifying structural integrity. Working without proper permits risks substantial penalties and potentially costly remediation requirements.