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Avatar for Morgan's Tree LLC
Morgan's Tree LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kameron did a good job cutting a tree down that I had in my field. Very efficient and cut it up into more manageable pieces so I could move it. Very reasonably priced and I will definitely use him again if I need any trees down."
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John W Bush Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mount Vernon, 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%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Joe Beard and Sons Corp.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Mount Vernon, 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."
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+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highline Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, 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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KKC Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"David was very professional and had the job done in a couple of hours. We had our yard leveled and straw and seed put down."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clean from A to Z
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

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"Great! I had multiple properties requiring debris removal and cleanings and all were completed accurately and in a timely manner!"
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+25

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JS Pro Services LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time installation when well. Owner provided a majority of the material and direction. JS Pro provided majority of the labor and construction equipment. Job was completed on time and on budget. Owner was very satisfied with the finished patio and would recommend contractor for future jobs."
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Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway

+76

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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SMITH EXCAVATING SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jimmy works the entire time. Very impressive to see the young generations keeping good service a priority. Highly recommend, he will do you right."
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Land Managment
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Land Managment

+14

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

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