The Site Work Situations We Handle
These jobs all start with the same need. The ground has to be moved or shaped before the real project can begin.
Site prep for a build, shed, or addition
A new shed, garage, addition, or structure needs a level, compacted pad first. Donny excavates and grades the pad so the build starts on solid, even ground.
Drainage and standing-water problems
Yards that hold water after every rain need the ground reshaped and, sometimes, a trench cut to move the water. Polk Services grades the low spots and cuts drainage so the water goes where it should.
Leveling a lot or clearing old material
Rutted, uneven, or overgrown lots need cutting down, leveling, and clearing of old roots, stumps, or buried debris. Donny digs it out and grades the lot flat and usable.
The Digging and Site Work Polk Services Provides
Polk Services focuses on residential and small-commercial site work with the skid steers:
Digging and excavation
- Pad and footprint excavation for sheds, garages, and additions
- Dig-out of old material, roots, stumps, and buried debris
- Trenching for drainage and yard water problems
- Excavation tied to driveway and pool demolition prep
Grading and leveling
- Lot leveling and rough grading
- Building up and shaping low spots
- Final grading for drainage and slope
Finishing the site
- Hauling off spoil, roots, and cleared material
- Bringing in fill dirt where the site needs building up
- Leaving the site graded, clean, and ready for the next step
Our Excavation and Site Work Process
Right prep, right order, so the site is done properly and safely.
On-site estimate and walk
Excavation is quoted on site. Call or text Donny at (863) 344-5806 to set up a free walk so he can see the ground, the access, and the drainage.
Utility locating first
Before any ground is broken, Donny confirms Sunshine 811 utility locating is complete so nothing underground gets hit.
Verbal quote plus a written one by text
You get the price on site and in writing before the dig starts, with the scope and any fill or haul-off spelled out.
Excavate and grade
The skid steers cut, dig, and shape the site to plan, whether that is a level pad, a drainage cut, or a cleared and leveled lot.
Haul off and finish grade
Spoil, roots, and cleared material are hauled off, fill is brought in where needed, and the site is finish-graded and left clean.
Pricing for Excavation and Site Work
Every excavation job is quoted per project because the dig depth, the volume of material moved, and the site conditions all change the scope. Donny quotes the whole job as a single number before the first cut.
Standard minimums
- Quoted per project after an on-site walk.
- Skid-steer work can also be arranged at the standalone rate, a $300 minimum for the first one to two hours, then $100 per hour.
- Hauling off spoil and bringing in fill are quoted as part of the job.
What affects the price
- The depth and volume of material to be moved
- Site access for the skid steers and trailer
- Whether spoil must be hauled off or fill brought in
- Ground conditions such as roots, buried debris, or wet areas
Payment
Cash, check, credit and debit card, Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp are all accepted. A 3.7% processing fee applies to card and electronic payments. Cash and check have no fee. Free estimates on every job.
Why the Right-Sized Machine Wins on Site Work
Tight access the big machines cannot reach
The 36-inch Kubota SCL1000 fits through a standard gate and works in tight backyards, and its tracks put only about 4 pounds per square inch on the ground, so it does the job with far less damage to the surrounding yard than a heavy machine.
From fine grading to heavy digging
Pairing the mini skid steer with the full-size Caterpillar means Donny can do precise grading and drainage work as well as the heavier digging and hauling, matching the machine to the task.
Honest about scope
Donny handles skid-steer site work and grading and says plainly what is beyond it. Deep utility digs and large earthmoving go to the right contractor or the right rented equipment, so you are never sold a job the machine cannot do.
Donny is on every job
The owner walks the site, quotes the dig, and runs the machine. One point of contact from the estimate to the finish grade.
What Excavation Faces in Lakeland and Across Polk County
Central Florida ground and weather shape nearly every site-work job here.
Sandy, shifting soil
Much of Polk County sits on sandy soil that moves and settles. Pads and sites have to be excavated and compacted properly, or the ground shifts under whatever gets built on it.
Flat lots and drainage trouble
Central Florida is flat, and flat lots do not shed water on their own. A lot of site work here is about cutting grade and drainage so rainwater moves away from the house and the yard instead of pooling.
Heavy rain and wet ground
The summer rainy season saturates the ground and drives constant demand for drainage cuts, low-spot fill, and regrading. Standing water is one of the most common problems Polk County property owners call about.
Four Things We Do on Every Single Job
These are not slogans. They are the concrete commitments Donny holds to on every property, and you can hold him to them too.
Walk every job before we leave
Donny does a final walk-through with you on site so nothing gets missed before the trailer pulls out.
Rake-clean before we drive off
The work area gets raked and cleared of loose debris. We do not leave a mess behind.
A text 30 minutes before arrival
You get an ETA text so you are not left guessing when we will show up.
Verbal quote plus a written one by text
Every price is given on site and confirmed in writing by text before any work starts. No surprises.
Google 5.0 Rated in Lakeland and Across Polk County
Polk Services is Google 5.0 rated. Property owners across Lakeland and Polk County rely on the grading, drainage, and site-prep work Polk Services handles every week. Read the current reviews in the live Google widget below, updated automatically as new customers leave feedback.
Common Questions
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Get a Free Excavation Quote in Polk County
Need the ground dug, graded, or drained before your project starts? Call or text Donny for a free walk of the site and a quote. The right-sized machine, run by the owner, from the first cut to the finish grade.
Most jobs can be quoted from photos.
Call or text Donny directly. Every day 7 AM to 7 PM. Serving Lakeland and everywhere within 20 miles.