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Avatar for Maynor Construction, LLC
Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, 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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Craig EarthWorks
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed my old garden shed tore down and he did just that! Cole was in and out in a timely fashion and the job was well done. I would 100% recommend to others"
Driveway
Swale
Swale
Grade and Slope
Grade and Slope

+1

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Yellow Rose Excavating
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Lamar was amazing to work with! Work was done exactly right and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome!"
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Miller Land Management
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Customer service was one of the best experiences I?ve ever witnessed, their professionalism was outstanding,the timing was on point ,gave us exactly what we ask for,I would recommend this company to anyone,thanks again !"
SMITH PROJECT
SMITH PROJECT
WOOLLEN DRIVE
WOOLLEN DRIVE
PARKING PAD PREP

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthonyâ s Lawn Care service was prompt and friendly. I would hire again!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & C Excavating and Construction
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done well and in a timely manner. Cleaned up nicely when Job was completed."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Grind Line Services
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cole added gravel and regraded our driveway back to a smooth surface without all of the potholes, he was very professional, awesome prices, and got the job done in a timely matter. He will always be my choice when needing anything done to my property from here on out"
Drive way regrade
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Murrain Excavating, Inc
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I own and operate a second generation family owned excavating company that my father started in 1964. I have been doing work mainly in Hendricks County for the last 30 years. I specialize in storm drainage, drainage tile, tree and brush clearing, driveway grading and stoning, yard rough and finish grading.

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Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
4.2(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and knowledgeable. I've been on concrete pours and the personnel were well trained on what to do, and how to do it. I would recommend this company to any of my friends and family. Thanks for a job well done."
Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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