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Avatar for Haul for One
Haul for One
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Haul for One provided EXCEPTIONAL services. They actually showed up early (called first to make sure it was OK), then they worked their tails off loading up and hauling off a trailer full of construction debris, even a lot of very heavy concrete blocks, all while maintaining a very friendly, pleasant attitude. Not one complaint from them even though it was a hot, itchy, bug filled couple of hours. Their price for the work was very reasonable; significantly less than other companies. Plus they arranged their schedule to be there the very next morning (a Saturday morning) after I called so I could stay on schedule. I would highly recommend this company."
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Hauling Project
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+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

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

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Land Scapes LLC
4.8(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a full day job for three people, speading several tons of dirt to eliminate drainage issues and also spreading a few yards of mulch. Tony was prompt in showing up for initial appointment and provided an on the spot quote and date the work would be done. The weather did not cooperate and Tony actually called and texted the day before to let me know we had to postpone the work and provided an alternative date. Tony and a three member crew showed up on time, we went over the project carefully with the crew lead and they were off and running. The job was professionally completed and clean-up was complete. I did not have to do anything after they left. I was concerned going in to the project because Tony's bid was so competitive. However the work exceeded expectations and I would not hesitate to hire Land Scapes for my next project."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+17

Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Sterling's Affordable Excavating, LLC
Sterling's Affordable Excavating, LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sterling’s Affordable Excavating! ! They recently completed an excavating project for me, and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations. From the initial quote through the completion of the job, Casey was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. His attention to detail is truly exceptional. He takes tremendous pride in his work and is an absolute perfectionist, and it shows in the finished product. Every detail was handled with care, and the final result was even better than I had envisioned. I obtained three quotes before choosing Sterling’s Affordable Excavating, and I am extremely confident that I made the right decision\. Not only was the pricing competitive, but the quality of the work, communication, professionalism, and attention to detail set them apart\. It is refreshing to work with a company that genuinely cares about doing the job right and making sure the customer is completely satisfied\. **St"
Channel Drain
Channel Drain
Downspouts
Downspouts
Downspouts

+7

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dirt Work Pros
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome service from KT Services. He came the same day I called and cleaned my house exterior, my driveway, my walks, and even fixed a piece for siding that was loose. House looks great and very reasonable price."
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Freshscape
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Carmel, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have a long driveway in the country (100 yds+). With the past heavy snow and severe drifting, our driveway became impassable even for our 4WD pickup. Called Freshscape for a quote. They immediately quoted the job using a maps app. They arrived less than 2 hours later and worked for several hours to clear our driveway. The job was completed exceptionally well. They used a frontloader as well as some hand-shovelling (near our garages) to clear a wider drive than a simple plow would have done and they were very careful to not disturb the driveway stone under the snow. Their attention to detail on something as mundane as snow removal spoke volumes of their professionalism. Will definitely use again for snow removal and all our landscaping needs!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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. 

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