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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Mulryan Excavating, LLC for a project, and they exceeded my expectations! Their team was professional, efficient, and completed the job on time. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to perfection. I highly recommend Mulryan Excavating, LLC for any excavation needs! ð ·â â ï¸ ð ª"
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his team were great to work with! They were extremely dependable, and they removed two ash trees that were very dangerous! I appreciated their concern and promptness in removal of these trees! Highly recommend them for all your needs! BJ Walls"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Highline Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

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Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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TNT Dirtworks
New to Angi

Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

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TNT Dirtworks provides professional excavation and dirtwork services backed by over 20 years of heavy equipment experience. We specialize in site preparation, grading, land clearing, driveways, trenching, drainage solutions, and general excavation for residential and agricultural projects. Our team is committed to quality workmanship, dependable scheduling, and honest communication from start to finish. Whether you’re preparing for new construction or improving your property, TNT Dirtworks delivers reliable results built on experience and precision.

Clark Landscape
New to Angi

Serving Bedford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

Response time4 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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