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Avatar for The Ranches Landscaping, LLC
The Ranches Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

The Ranches Landscaping LLC, can take care of all of your landscape needs at very reasonable rates! Give us a call or text for a free quote! No job is too big or too small! You'll be glad you called! We service Indianapolis and all surrounding communities!

Pear Tree before trimming
Pear Tree after trimming
Pear Tree after trimming
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

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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(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here at Craig EarthWorks, I provide quality dirt work from years of experience. Every project is important to a homeowner but not always the contractor, but here we treat every project like it is our own! Free Quotes and always willing to go the extra step with anything that is needed.

Driveway
Swale
Swale
Grade and Slope
Grade and Slope

+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Miller Land Management! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

SMITH PROJECT
SMITH PROJECT
WOOLLEN DRIVE
WOOLLEN DRIVE
PARKING PAD PREP

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

At Rock Solid Hardscapes and more, llc, we have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC, have a reputation of quality and are a very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Lawncare H LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

Locally Owned and Operated Landscaping and Snow Removal business, We strive to provide excellent quality work in an efficient and timely manner, our clients are our number one priority at all times.

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Silvers Concrete and Paving is a company dedicated to providing clients with outstanding service. We can help both residential and commercial customers with stamped concrete, concrete or asphalt driveway installation, concrete patios, commercial sealcoating, and much more. The quality of our work is unmatched; we are passionate about what we do, and dedicate ourselves to making sure you get the best end results possible. Give us a call today in order to learn more and get your free estimate.

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Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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SWAT Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At SWAT Excavation, our mission is to deliver top-tier excavation services with integrity, precision, and pride. We are committed to laying the groundwork—literally and figuratively—for successful projects by combining skilled craftsmanship, dependable equipment, and a relentless attention to detail. Whether it's preparing a site for a new build or tackling complex earthworks, we take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time.

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! \n

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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