Excavation in Taylors, SC

Before we dig in Taylors, we read the site: mill-era streets near Taylors Mill and new lots off St Mark and Stallings roads.

Excavation · Taylors, Greenville County

The Part of the Build You Never See

Excavation decides whether everything above it stays level and dry. The dig, the trenches, the backfill: none of it shows in the finished photos. All of it shows up three years later if it was done cheap. The classic hidden defect is loose backfill — it settles along every trench and foundation edge, cracking walks and sinking driveways. Our backfill goes in as thin, compacted lifts. Every trench, every time.

Every dig starts legally: SC811 locates filed and the three-business-day wait respected before a bucket touches ground. And because Upstate lots sit on dense red clay, sometimes rock, discovery conditions go in writing before work starts. If the ground surprises us, the price doesn’t surprise you.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Locate & verify

    SC811 tickets filed, utilities marked, boundaries confirmed before anything opens.

  2. 2

    Dig to spec

    Pads, footings, and trenches cut to depth; topsoil stripped and stockpiled for your final landscape, never buried.

  3. 3

    Backfill in lifts

    Thin layers, compacted each pass. The difference between a trench line you forget and one you re-level for years.

  4. 4

    Finish clean

    Spoils hauled or graded out, erosion controls set, site left ready for the next step.

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Serving Taylors & Nearby

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of excavation do you handle?

Residential and small commercial site work: building pads, footings, stump and rock removal, trenching for water and drainage lines, and cutting driveways into sloped ground.

Can you get equipment into a tight backyard?

Usually, yes. Compact excavators fit through standard gates and work in tight residential spaces. It’s exactly what they’re built for, and we confirm access on the site walk.

Who issues grading permits in Taylors?

Greenville County. Taylors is unincorporated, so there is no city office involved. On an individual lot disturbing under an acre, the building permit can usually stand in for a separate grading permit; disturb an acre or more and the county requires a Land Disturbance permit plus a Notice of Intent to the state. Erosion-control practices are required on any land-disturbing work, and stormwater-quality rules start at 10,000 square feet of disturbance.

What Customers Say

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Richard Bardy

Richard Bardy

2026-09-01

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond 5 Stars! ​If you have a complex land, grading, or drainage issue, look no further than Brian at Custom Cut Land Works. ​We hired Brian to rework ou… Read more

5.0 1 Google reviews
Richard Bardy

Richard Bardy

2026-09-01

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond 5 Stars! ​If you have a complex land, grading, or drainage issue, look no further than Brian at Custom Cut Land Works. ​We hired Brian to rework our ~950-foot gravel driveway and clear an acre in our backyard, and the level of service we received was nothing short of incredible. ​Here is why Brian stands out above the rest: ​Unmatched Dedication: Before we even started the driveway project, Brian spent over a year coming by on days with torrential downpours just to observe how water traveled down our property. He literally rushed over during heavy rainstorms to map out a foolproof plan from the top of the road all the way past our house to prevent any chance of flooding. ​True Expertise: Out of 5 different companies that gave us quotes, nobody else took the time to address the root drainage issues caused by the driveway’s pitch. Brian was the only one who truly understood the problem and designed a custom solution. ​Flawless Execution: He regraded the driveway, brought in crusher run, and solved every single drainage issue we had. It works amazingly well, and we have total peace of mind now. ​Long-Term Planning: He cleared an acre in our backyard this summer with a solid game plan for fall seeding. Next, he’s coming back to handle the crabgrass, apply a lime treatment to balance the soil pH, lay a sand/dirt mix, power-rake, and seed the entire property at once. ​We are so happy and grateful we chose Custom Cut Land Works. Brian’s attention to detail, patience, and genuine care for doing the job right are impossible to find anywhere else. ​If you need gravel driveway work, drainage solutions, or land clearing in the Fountain Inn, SC area, call Brian. You will be so glad you did!

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