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Avatar for Elite Concrete & Construction, LLC
Elite Concrete & Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Elite concrete did an amazing job! Reasonably priced, professional and punctual"
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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D&B Outdoor Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They went over and above to fix a major grade problem I had, very punctual and very hard working!"
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Soup's Lawn Care
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"It was a big stump and took serious time to grind out!! I thought Zach did a stellar job given the situation!! Thanks to Soups Lawn Care for helping us out!!"
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Millennium Concrete & Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and organized. Very good people to work with and beside."
Response time2 days
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Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Response time2 days
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A&J landscape
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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We provide professional lawn care and maintenance services designed to keep your property pristine year-round. Our team handles everything from precision mowing and trimming to seasonal fertilization and cleanup, ensuring a healthy, vibrant landscape. We focus on reliable, high-quality care so you can enjoy a beautiful yard without the hassle.

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Butlers landscape & snow removal LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Butler’s Landscape & Snow Removal, we take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality outdoor services that keep your property looking its best year-round. From detailed lawn care and landscaping to dependable snow removal, we are committed to making your home or business stand out in every season.\n\nWe focus on precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction—treating every property as if it were our own. Whether it’s routine maintenance, a full landscape refresh, or clearing your driveway after a snowfall, you can count on us for fast, professional service you can trust.\n\nButler’s Landscape & Snow Removal — dependable service, clean results, every time.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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