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Avatar for AJM AG LLC
AJM AG LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Expectations have been exceeded. Austin is excellent with his equipment able to navigate around difficult situations. Pull the tree down between spaces, pulled a building down without damaging the garage roofs were nearly touching. Excellent work great pricing!"
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Clean for now
Sleepy time
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pence Contracting
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was quick, thorough, and professional. He walked me through every aspect of my deck repair, charged a fair price, and notified me about and fixed a structural problem. A great guy and a great experience!"
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WSC Drainage
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with the work to be done. Completed job as promised and on schedule. Area was cleaned up and lawn was reseeded and covered with straw.,"
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Project: rip out old landscaping timbers and old vegetation. Kaden Lowe was extremely good. He reviewed the work that I needed to have done, and he gave me a very reasonable estimate. He kept me informed of everything he was doing. The results are amazing. I had him do additional work that was not part of the original estimate. He viewed the additional work and gave me another reasonable estimate. He is very respectful. He and his assistant worked very hard, He made sure that everything was perfect according to our requirements. He finished the work in one day, and he didn't quit until he was finished and got our approval. He cleaned up the work area. He left the landscaping work "picture perfect". I would absolutely refer them to anyone. Please put them at the top of your referral list for a great landscaper."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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. 

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