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Special's Excavating LLC

Updated 2026-09-28 · 9,154 reviewed · 1,567 listed · Scored from 5 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(5) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Landscape Design & InstallationHardscaping & MasonryLawn Care & MaintenanceSnow Removal
Special's Excavating LLC
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Hardscaping & Masonry, Lawn Care & Maintenance
Reviews
5
Best for
Homeowners planning new builds or major drainage overhauls requiring coordinated site work

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-28. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-28.

What do customers say?

Nick and Special's Excavating handle full-scale projects from demolition and foundation prep to driveway and drainage work, with a track record of meeting timelines and cleaning up thoroughly. Reviewers consistently praise his knowledge of site management, neighbor-friendly work practices, and tendency to refine details without being asked.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • scheduling honesty and follow-through
  • site cleanup and finishing attention
  • drainage and grading expertise
  • friendly and professional demeanor
  • willingness to go beyond scope
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Best for: Homeowners planning new builds or major drainage overhauls requiring coordinated site work

What stands out?

  • foundation and site work coordination on large builds
  • drainage and water management solutions
  • driveway installation and repair
  • detail-focused cleanup after completion

Worth knowing

  • Owner Nick handles projects personally from initial walk-through through completion and follow-up
  • Manages coordination with blasting companies and other contractors on complex jobs
  • Proactively returns to inspect work after weather events (e.g., heavy rain damage to driveway base)
  • Refinishes and grades details without being asked if they affect job appearance

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Sidewalk and landscaping rock installation praised for quality and prompt service
Hardscaping & Masonry
Driveway installation and repair consistently exceeds expectations; base and grading work detailed and thorough
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Topsoil grading and yard finishing work completed to high standard with minimal post-work hand raking needed
Snow Removal
Listed as a service; no specific review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 670 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 34
Review recency 52
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nick handle the full build process from demolition through foundation prep?
Yes. On a new house project, he managed demolition of the old structure, coordinated blasting, prepared the foundation site, and graded the basement floor and backfill.
Will he reschedule if a slot opens earlier?
No. He holds to the timeline he commits to, even if he has cancellations, though he may offer to squeeze in smaller work if his schedule allows.
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Last updated 2026-09-28