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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Bicknell, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Serving Bicknell, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! I would very highly recommend! Work was very thorough and company replied quickly. Very nice people and they don't quit until job is finished. Please contact them for your excavating needs!!"
checking grade
After
Fence line mulching
Rite of way clearing
She shed

+20

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sipes Land Management, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Bicknell, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sipes Land Management, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K & L Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Bicknell, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"K & L Excavating removed an inground fuel oil tank, hauled it away and filled in the hole. I was impressed with their professionalism and they left the area looking great. They had the right equipment and were cleaned up and gone in 2 hours and 45 minutes."
Landscaping Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Fencing Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Knepp Excavating
4.9(
4
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Serving Bicknell, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Myron Knepp is extremely professional and reliable. I would recommend Knepp Excavating to everyone that I know who has a need for their services. They are the best contractor for this type of work that I have ever worked with."
Excavating
Excavating
Excavating
Excavating
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&S Contracting, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Bicknell, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&S show up and get the job done, and for an affordable price! We had a large tree that was leaning towards the house, just waiting for the right gust of wind to come cause a larger issue. They gave us an estimate, better than any we had received, and got the tree taken down safely and quickly. We rest easy now knowing we no longer have it to be concerned about."
Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
Land Clearing- Property Management
Pond Clearing

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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