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Hobbs Excavating

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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025

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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025


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Alchemy Excavation

5.00(
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Alchemy Excavation

5.00(
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Approved Pro
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Alchemy Excavation, we pride ourselves on service, quality and expertise. Led by a certified Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience we provide services with professionalism and care helping you avoid any pitfalls with your project. Whether site prep, grading, drainage solutions, or demolition, we’re committed to getting the job done right. We also rent skid steers, mini excavators, brush cutters and dump trailers. Let us transform your land with our skilled team and top-notch service! Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Alchemy Excavation installed a French drain and extended a previously installed drain for us. I couldn't recommend them enough, they were courteous and very professional. We look forward to having them out again."

Sydney W on September 2025

At Alchemy Excavation, we pride ourselves on service, quality and expertise. Led by a certified Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience we provide services with professionalism and care helping you avoid any pitfalls with your project. Whether site prep, grading, drainage solutions, or demolition, we’re committed to getting the job done right. We also rent skid steers, mini excavators, brush cutters and dump trailers. Let us transform your land with our skilled team and top-notch service! Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Alchemy Excavation installed a French drain and extended a previously installed drain for us. I couldn't recommend them enough, they were courteous and very professional. We look forward to having them out again."

Sydney W on September 2025


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Next Gen Earthworks

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Next Gen Earthworks

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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024


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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!

Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!


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Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing

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Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing is the name you can trust for fast, reliable, expert service for your home or business in Evansville, Newburgh, Bloomington, Owensboro, Henderson, and the surrounding areas. Our highly trained, licensed plumbers have the knowledge and experience to handle all your plumbing and drain cleaning needs. Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing has been the area's trusted plumbing leader for over 50 years. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in Indiana and Kentucky. We offer quality service and specialize in industrial, commercial, and residential plumbing, drain cleaning, remodeling, new construction, and 24-hour emergency repairs. Whatever the job, you can count on us to do it right and efficiently.

"we have used them for years at both of our homes and they have always been easy to schedule with and send out friendly and knowledgeable people to do the work."

david h on January 2024

Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing is the name you can trust for fast, reliable, expert service for your home or business in Evansville, Newburgh, Bloomington, Owensboro, Henderson, and the surrounding areas. Our highly trained, licensed plumbers have the knowledge and experience to handle all your plumbing and drain cleaning needs. Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing has been the area's trusted plumbing leader for over 50 years. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in Indiana and Kentucky. We offer quality service and specialize in industrial, commercial, and residential plumbing, drain cleaning, remodeling, new construction, and 24-hour emergency repairs. Whatever the job, you can count on us to do it right and efficiently.

"we have used them for years at both of our homes and they have always been easy to schedule with and send out friendly and knowledgeable people to do the work."

david h on January 2024


"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021


"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023

Locally owned and operated. 27 years experience in home restoration and structural repairs.

"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023


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Square Wheel Excavating

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Square Wheel Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

**$700 for Driveway Resurface- includes 1 load of stone and labor--$250 Credit Toward Residential Drainage Services** Septic Systems Residential/Commercial Drainage Utilities Installation Driveway Work Grading/Dirt Work Building Footers Site Prep Fence Row Clearing Large Animal Burial Much More

"It went well"

Cathryn C on October 2019

**$700 for Driveway Resurface- includes 1 load of stone and labor--$250 Credit Toward Residential Drainage Services** Septic Systems Residential/Commercial Drainage Utilities Installation Driveway Work Grading/Dirt Work Building Footers Site Prep Fence Row Clearing Large Animal Burial Much More

"It went well"

Cathryn C on October 2019


Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

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Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020


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HD Construction

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HD Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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