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JCH Excavating, LLC

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JCH Excavating, LLC

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4 years of experience
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JCH EXCAVATING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

JCH EXCAVATING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

John B on September 2025

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

John B on September 2025



ACG Outdoor Restoration LLC

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ACG Outdoor Restoration LLC

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Some of what we specialize in are Excavation, grass seeding/sod, land clearing, hauling, dirt work/grading. We are a small family business that pride ourselves in giving our customers the best product possible. We are ready to take on any project big and small. ACG Outdoor Restoration have over 10 years of experience working with equipment and construction.

Some of what we specialize in are Excavation, grass seeding/sod, land clearing, hauling, dirt work/grading. We are a small family business that pride ourselves in giving our customers the best product possible. We are ready to take on any project big and small. ACG Outdoor Restoration have over 10 years of experience working with equipment and construction.


Stoklasa Earthworks

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Stoklasa Earthworks

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Grading, dirt work, land clearing or similar work. I have been in the industry for over 20 years. I am an owner/operator, just getting my personal business started with great experience and competitive prices.

Grading, dirt work, land clearing or similar work. I have been in the industry for over 20 years. I am an owner/operator, just getting my personal business started with great experience and competitive prices.


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Handsaker Construction, LLC

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Handsaker Construction, LLC

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4 years of experience

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing



K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


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Clouse Contracting & Dirt Work, LLC

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Clouse Contracting & Dirt Work, LLC

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2 years of experience

Services we offer: Grading, Landscaping, Tree Clearing, Building Pads, Excavation, Tile Repairs, Water/Sewer Line Repairs, Fence Line Clearing, Mowing Heavy Brush/Pasture/Ditches/Ponds, Scrap Haul Off, Concrete, And More

Services we offer: Grading, Landscaping, Tree Clearing, Building Pads, Excavation, Tile Repairs, Water/Sewer Line Repairs, Fence Line Clearing, Mowing Heavy Brush/Pasture/Ditches/Ponds, Scrap Haul Off, Concrete, And More


BluGrade Earthworks

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BluGrade Earthworks

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BluGrade Earthworks specializes in large and intricate retaining walls to help you achieve a stable foundation for your home, a beautiful terraced yard, or create more space for your commercial properties. We can provide features that create beautiful back patio areas, terraced yards to maximize space, and create stylish paths and driveways. We partner with top-tier home builders, civil engineers, and designers to create an optimal plan to match your needs and establish your home's stability and beauty for years to come.

BluGrade Earthworks specializes in large and intricate retaining walls to help you achieve a stable foundation for your home, a beautiful terraced yard, or create more space for your commercial properties. We can provide features that create beautiful back patio areas, terraced yards to maximize space, and create stylish paths and driveways. We partner with top-tier home builders, civil engineers, and designers to create an optimal plan to match your needs and establish your home's stability and beauty for years to come.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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