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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Dillsboro - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Pence Contracting
Pence Contracting
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dillsboro, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was quick, thorough, and professional. He walked me through every aspect of my deck repair, charged a fair price, and notified me about and fixed a structural problem. A great guy and a great experience!"
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WSC Drainage
4.9(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dillsboro, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with the work to be done. Completed job as promised and on schedule. Area was cleaned up and lawn was reseeded and covered with straw.,"
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
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Drainage

+6

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
4.3(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Dillsboro, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Project: rip out old landscaping timbers and old vegetation. Kaden Lowe was extremely good. He reviewed the work that I needed to have done, and he gave me a very reasonable estimate. He kept me informed of everything he was doing. The results are amazing. I had him do additional work that was not part of the original estimate. He viewed the additional work and gave me another reasonable estimate. He is very respectful. He and his assistant worked very hard, He made sure that everything was perfect according to our requirements. He finished the work in one day, and he didn't quit until he was finished and got our approval. He cleaned up the work area. He left the landscaping work "picture perfect". I would absolutely refer them to anyone. Please put them at the top of your referral list for a great landscaper."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for The Excavator
The Excavator
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Dillsboro, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

The Excavator is a family owned Excavation and concrete service located in Versailles Ky. Have been in business since 1999 and are always looking for new projects and leads. We do a lot of underground electrical work as well concrete pad and flat work. We have done many kinds of utility excavation as well general skid steer and excavations services. We offer concrete cutting and removal as well as many other services. Fast pace, reliable and quality work with everything we do. Please feel free to call Nathan at 859 227 7522 or email at [email protected]

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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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