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Baker's Land Management

4.92(
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Baker's Land Management

4.92(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 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


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K&K Excavating LLC

5.00(
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K&K Excavating LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

K&K Excavating 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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024

K&K Excavating 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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 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
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(
51
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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.




Randy Pearce DBA Pearce masonry & Concrete Const.

5.00(
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Randy Pearce DBA Pearce masonry & Concrete Const.

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Complete concrete and masonry service,concrete driveways ,parking lots, retaining walls,pole barn floors,sidewalks, stamped and colored concrete, concrete removaland sawing,Masonry work,brick block, stone,outdoor fireplaces,water falls , foundations new and under existing homes

Complete concrete and masonry service,concrete driveways ,parking lots, retaining walls,pole barn floors,sidewalks, stamped and colored concrete, concrete removaland sawing,Masonry work,brick block, stone,outdoor fireplaces,water falls , foundations new and under existing homes


Jeff Angel Excavation

5.00(
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Jeff Angel Excavation

5.00(
3
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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

5.00(
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Terra Pro Excavating

5.00(
2
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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