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Richardson & Daughters Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Richardson & Daughters Excavation is a family-owned excavation company serving Evansville and the surrounding Southern Indiana area. We specialize in selective land clearing, debris removal, drainage solutions, and general grading and trenching for homeowners, builders, and property owners. Selective clearing means we take out what needs to go and protect the trees and features you want to keep. Whether you're opening up a lot for a new build, cleaning up after a storm, fixing standing water in your yard, or running a trench for utilities, we get the ground right the first time. As a family business, we show up when we say we will, communicate clearly, and leave your property clean. Contact us for a free estimate.\n

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Joe Beard and Sons Corp.
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Joe Beard and Sons Corp. 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

Ready for sand on top
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After sand has been placed on presby pipe
Before dirt work
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+24

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Highline Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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

LL Trucking and Excavation
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My husband and I had some grading and excavating work done. Derrick and his men were very knowledgeable and professional. Did an amazing job in record time. We actually have a yard now thatâ s ready for grass seed! Thank you all for everything. Would recommend 100%"
Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Steve Reynolds Trucking LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve is a very knowledgeable operator and has multiple pieces of equipment he can use to help with your projects. His experience in excavation, drainage and water line work makes him great asset in any dirt work project . He can also handle hauling material into a project large or small saving you from dealing with multiple contractors. Steve is always within budget on his job bids and keeps you informed on timeframes or changes."
Excavation
Pipes
Bridge
Channel
Drain

+4

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Edwards excavation and installation
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Edwards Excavation and Installation is your number one home improvement company in Caneyville and all surrounding areas! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & T Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Western Kentucky Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Kentucky Excavation 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 our 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.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Madco Excavating
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cannelton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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