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Avatar for Baker's Land Management

Baker's Land Management

4.92(
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Baker's Land Management

4.92(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My back yard is clay. They put in a French drain and made this a painless process!"

Jeanne G on December 2023

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My back yard is clay. They put in a French drain and made this a painless process!"

Jeanne G on December 2023

Bullock Construction, PLLC

5.00(
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Bullock Construction, PLLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

1.00(
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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

1.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
32 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

4.86(
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
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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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TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC

5.00(
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TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in a wide range of excavating services. We are a Christian family owned and operated business where we still believe in honestly and respect is the number one key for any of our jobs. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"

Cathy S on October 2024

We specialize in a wide range of excavating services. We are a Christian family owned and operated business where we still believe in honestly and respect is the number one key for any of our jobs. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"

Cathy S on October 2024

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Browns Landscaping and Excavation

5.00(
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Browns Landscaping and Excavation

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023

AARON'S TREE SVC

5.00(
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AARON'S TREE SVC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fully insured, Utilizing all safety equipment and procedures. Owner has 20 years experience in the Tree Care industry and offers Professional, Reliable and Affordable Service. Accept all major credit cards.

Fully insured, Utilizing all safety equipment and procedures. Owner has 20 years experience in the Tree Care industry and offers Professional, Reliable and Affordable Service. Accept all major credit cards.

Jeff Angel Excavation

5.00(
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Jeff Angel Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jeff Angel is the only specialist in Evansville that can offer a money-back guarantee on the SludgeHammer septic system treatment service. This natural, cost-effective system is an advancement in wastewater treatment that combines modern technology with the fundamentals of nature to provide a biological solution to a biological problem. Call Jeff today for more information on treating your septic tank needs and our benefits to Angie's List members!

Jeff Angel is the only specialist in Evansville that can offer a money-back guarantee on the SludgeHammer septic system treatment service. This natural, cost-effective system is an advancement in wastewater treatment that combines modern technology with the fundamentals of nature to provide a biological solution to a biological problem. Call Jeff today for more information on treating your septic tank needs and our benefits to Angie's List members!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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