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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
7
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Serving Bloomington, 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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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING
5.0(
6
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"
Rebuilding pool deck and releveling the ground for the pool
Retaining wall rebuild
Final grade work
French drains
Demolition on garage

+55

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Serving Bloomington, 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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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Mulryan Excavating to regrade and slope out back yard. We were unable to mow and maintain the yard because it was nothing but big ruts and overgrown brush. They came with their equipment and completely regraded everything and made it manageable."
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
38
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added or made changes to the scope of work (siding). Satisfied with work, guys are great. Wish they had more availability for more work."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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LandCore LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have had LandCore do a couple jobs for us. The first was a tear down of an old house on our property. From start to finish they were very professional and timely. They worked very well with the disposal company and made sure everything flowed smoothly. A few weeks later we called them back to give our driveway a rejuvenation. I was amazed at the amount of new packed rock their piece of equipment rolled to the top and leveled out without me having to order more stone. I will definitely be making a yearly call for this service!"
Culvert replacement
Culvert replacement
Driveway restoration
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & C Excavating and Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to M & C Excavating and Construction! In business since 2024, we are a full service excavating company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. If you are in need of some excavating or building done or maybe have a future project you'd like us to look, be sure to give us a call today!

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kole Jones Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kole Jones Excavating did fantastic work for us. They dug out the crawl space and footers for our new home build. Kole does quick, clean work. Heâ s very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Prices are great. I would recommend to anyone!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Before starting any excavating, Indiana law mandates calling 811 at least two full business days ahead of time to locate buried utilities. For minor surface issues, add topsoil near your foundation to direct water away from the house. Extend your downspouts and maintain your sump pump to reduce basement moisture. Never attempt to hand-dig near sinkholes or depressions, as these karst features pose severe safety risks.

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Start by securing all required permits from the city and coordinating with local utility departments. Submit your 811 locate request at least two business days before excavating begins. Schedule your project between August and October to avoid Bloomington's wet spring season and prevent trench wall collapses. Always verify your contractor holds an active state license, and notify your neighbors early to prevent property line disputes.

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Excavating near your Bloomington home will intersect with shallow utility lines or mature tree roots. An 811 request identifies public utilities, but you must hire a professional to locate private lines like sewer laterals. Digging around your foundation during the wet spring season increases interior water infiltration risks. Furthermore, disturbing the local karst geology alters subsurface drainage and directly impacts your crawl space conditions.

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In Bloomington, expansive clay soils shift with freeze-thaw cycles, putting pressure on foundation walls and requiring excavating for exterior waterproofing. Older neighborhoods experience tree root intrusion, which demands sewer lateral replacements. Additionally, homes built near karst limestone features face drainage problems that require installing French drains. Finally, aging water service lines and failing rural septic systems are prime candidates for this heavy work.

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Homes built between the 1940s and 1970s are prime candidates for excavating due to aging sewer laterals and original water lines. Check your IN soil survey; lots with high clay content face severe drainage issues over time. Repeated basement water intrusion requires exterior waterproofing. Additionally, properties situated on steep slopes or relying on private septic systems demand professional digging to correct failing drainage fields.

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