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Avatar for The Ranches Landscaping, LLC
The Ranches Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
22
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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
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 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.

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 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
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

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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.

Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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