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D&B Outdoor Services
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+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
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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
1.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Very professional and organized. Very good people to work with and beside."
Response time2 days
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Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
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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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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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NNS lawncare Service
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At NNS Lawn Care, we take pride in helping homeowners fall in love with their yards again. We genuinely enjoy transforming overgrown and neglected lawns into clean, beautiful outdoor spaces that stand out. Our goal is simple: to provide dependable, quality lawn care with attention to detail, making your yard look great again... and again... and again. We treat every property like it's our own and work hard to deliver results you can be proud of.

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A&P Property Worx
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ligonier, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A&P was such a great company to work with for my outdoor needs. They were very quick and stuck to their word about timing schedules of the project. I really felt like they understood my vision and helped me to achieve it. I will definitely be using them in the future!"
Lawn Grading
New house drainage
Trim and Removal of trees
Demoltion
Response time3 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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 average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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