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Last update on January 06, 2026

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B&H Contracting LLC

5.00(
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B&H Contracting LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
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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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

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.

Jeff Angel Excavation

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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!

Terra Pro Excavating

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Terra Pro Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated excavating business. Commercial and Residential work. Fully licensed and insured. Equipment includes backhoe, bobcat, dozer, trackhoe, dump trailer.

Family owned and operated excavating business. Commercial and Residential work. Fully licensed and insured. Equipment includes backhoe, bobcat, dozer, trackhoe, dump trailer.

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JOE BEARD AND SONS

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JOE BEARD AND SONS

3.20(
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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

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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