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Avatar for Grind Line Services
Grind Line Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major 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%
6 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%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC
Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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