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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
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+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to straighten out my neglected driveway they got to it quick. Had it done in no time was super courteous and professional. We'll gladly hire them again."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reform your Home LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very satisfied with the painting job. It is professional and everything looks very nice. I will recommend it to all my family and friends. Thank you Yosvany Parra"
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Franklin Landscape and Lawn Service
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted the same day as I posted my need, Mr Franklin came by and gave me a reasonable price to do the work and stated he could do it the next day. He picked up the supplies from Lowes where I had ordered them and brought it to my home. His crew did a great job of replacing 5 shrubs and laying new mulch. They were efficient, and were friendly while doing the job. I am very pleased with the work they did. Would definitely recommend them to others. Thanks again, Bea"
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+29

Response time1 day
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Jones Remodeling
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I first hired A&M for my business to install a few kitchens cabinets and vanityâ s after seeing A&M quality and attention to detail they quickly became my go to for anything kitchen related including tile backsplashes. I have also hired them to do a custom install at my home."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Keller Construction Group
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job! We are very pleased. 4'x30'. Finished in 3 days. I would recommend this group."
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Kenneth Dietz
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Floyds Knobs, IN and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Riley. I’m 22 years old and working hard to build my path as a general contractor. I take pride in honest work, reliability, and doing every job the right way. My goal is to provide quality craftsmanship people can trust while continuing to grow my business through hard work and dedication.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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