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Next Gen Earthworks

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Next Gen Earthworks

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

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B&H Contracting LLC

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B&H Contracting LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in general construction, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as concrete. We are a team of 2 that get the job done right and in a timely manner. We know materials are expensive which is why we are fair on price to not kill the bank.

"Did very clean and quick work made everything they did look easy "

Austyn H on July 2025

We specialize in general construction, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as concrete. We are a team of 2 that get the job done right and in a timely manner. We know materials are expensive which is why we are fair on price to not kill the bank.

"Did very clean and quick work made everything they did look easy "

Austyn H on July 2025

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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!

Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

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JOE BEARD AND SONS

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JOE BEARD AND SONS

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Customers say: Super punctual
78 years of experience

Since 1948, Joe Beard & Sons has been providing outstanding drain cleaning and septic tank services to the residential and commercial industries. Joe Beard & Sons also specializes in hydro excavating and sewer repairs.

"The guy brought a truck that wasn't empty so only half our septic waste would fit. They made us pay for the whole job and only pumped half our septic tank."

Sherry W on September 2020

Since 1948, Joe Beard & Sons has been providing outstanding drain cleaning and septic tank services to the residential and commercial industries. Joe Beard & Sons also specializes in hydro excavating and sewer repairs.

"The guy brought a truck that wasn't empty so only half our septic waste would fit. They made us pay for the whole job and only pumped half our septic tank."

Sherry W on September 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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