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Next Gen Earthworks
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Serving Francisco, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! I would very highly recommend! Work was very thorough and company replied quickly. Very nice people and they don't quit until job is finished. Please contact them for your excavating needs!!"
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Fence line mulching
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She shed

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John W Bush Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Francisco, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1960

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I paid someone else to grade our yard after having a pool installed, they just tore up my yard. John sent a man over that takes pride in his work. It's perfect now. Thanks a million."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Joe Beard and Sons Corp.
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Serving Francisco, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent all the way around from the first phone call to the finished job. They are professional and knowledgeable. Thank you for a job well done Joe Beard and sons."
Ready for sand on top
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Response time2 days
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Highline Excavation
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Serving Francisco, IN and surrounding areas

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Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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