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Excavation Services in DeSoto County & Southwest Florida
Evans Excavating Services Inc handles every phase of the dirt work, from clearing raw land to laying the last roll of sod. Our excavation services cover DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee, Manatee, Highlands and Hendry counties for homeowners, builders, commercial clients and government projects. Pick a category below or call for a free estimate.
Our specialty
Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching
This is our number one service and the work we are known for. Whether you need a homesite opened up for survey, acreage brought back from overgrowth, or a property cleared ahead of construction, we pick the right method for the land and leave it clean.
Land Clearing
Full clearing of lots and acreage. Trees, brush and roots are removed so the ground is ready for survey, pad work, fencing or construction. We clear to your property lines and your plans, and we can leave specimen trees standing when you want them kept.
Forestry Mulching
A forestry mulcher grinds trees, underbrush and palmetto in place and spreads it back as a layer of natural mulch. There are no burn piles and no debris to haul off, the soil stays in place, and the mulch layer helps hold back erosion and regrowth. Ideal for fence lines, trails, firebreaks, pasture recovery and thinning wooded lots.
Building and site work
Site Prep & Grading
A good build starts with good dirt work. We build pads, backfill stemwalls, set grade and handle the demolition and erosion control that come with getting a site ready, for homeowners and builders alike.
Grading & Leveling
We reshape and level ground to the right slope so water drains away and you have a stable base to build, park or plant on.
House Pads & Site Preparation
Built-up, compacted house pads and full site prep built to your plans, so your builder can start on solid, level ground.
Stemwall Backfill
Fill placed and compacted inside stemwall foundations in lifts, giving the slab a firm, even base to pour on.
Final Grading
The finishing pass after construction. We slope the yard away from the home and leave it smooth and ready for sod.
Demolition
Old structures, slabs, sheds and outbuildings taken down and cleared out to make room for what comes next.
Silt Fence Installation
Sediment and erosion control around your job site that keeps dirt on your property and out of ditches, waterways and the neighbors’ yards.
Water management
Drainage & Ponds
Florida rain has to go somewhere. We dig ponds and lakes, fix drainage problems and keep ditches, swales and culverts moving water off your property instead of onto it.
Pond Excavation & Lake Construction
New ponds and lakes dug and shaped for livestock, irrigation, stormwater or just the view, plus cleanouts and reshaping of existing ones.
Drainage Solutions & French Drains
Standing water, soggy yards and runoff toward the house, solved with French drains and regrading that move water where it belongs.
Ditch Clearing & Swale Installation
Overgrown, silted-in ditches cleaned out, and new swales cut so stormwater flows off the property the way it should.
Culvert Installation
Culverts set at driveway entrances and crossings so water runs under your driveway instead of washing it out.
Cleanup
Trees & Debris
Problem trees, leftover stumps and piles of storm or construction debris, taken care of so your property is clear, safe and usable.
Tree & Stump Removal
Trees taken down and stumps pulled or removed below grade, so the spot can be filled, leveled and used. Great for clearing a building footprint, a driveway path or a yard full of old stumps.
Debris Removal
Brush piles, storm debris, old fencing and construction leftovers loaded up and hauled away, leaving the site clean.
Access and materials
Driveways & Material Delivery
New driveways built right, worn ones brought back, and the dirt, shell, rock and aggregate your project needs delivered straight to the site.
Driveway Installation & Reconditioning
New driveways laid out and built on a properly graded, compacted base, plus worn, rutted and washed-out driveways regraded and resurfaced so they drive smooth again.
Rock & Gravel Installation
Rock and gravel spread and set for driveways, parking areas, pads and walkways that hold up to Florida weather.
Dirt, Shell & Aggregate Delivery
Fill dirt, shell and aggregate delivered to your site, and spread and graded too if you need it. Tell us the job and we will help you figure out what material and how much.
Finish work
Landscape & Sod
Once the dirt work is done, we lay sod, put in irrigation and install landscaping so the property is complete, not just graded.
Sod Installation & Sod Removal
Old, dead or weedy grass stripped out and fresh sod laid on a properly prepared, graded surface for a clean, even lawn.
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Irrigation and sprinkler systems installed to keep new sod and landscaping watered and healthy through the dry season.
Landscape Installation
Planting beds, shrubs, trees and finishing touches installed to round out a newly built or newly cleared property.
Don't see your project?
If it involves dirt, trees, water or heavy equipment, we can probably help. Tell us what you need and we will give you a straight answer and a free estimate. Want to know more about us first? Meet the company or see our work.