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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
7
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"
Rebuilding pool deck and releveling the ground for the pool
Retaining wall rebuild
Final grade work
French drains
Demolition on garage

+55

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Mulryan Excavating to regrade and slope out back yard. We were unable to mow and maintain the yard because it was nothing but big ruts and overgrown brush. They came with their equipment and completely regraded everything and made it manageable."
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his team were great to work with! They were extremely dependable, and they removed two ash trees that were very dangerous! I appreciated their concern and promptness in removal of these trees! Highly recommend them for all your needs! BJ Walls"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miller Land Management
5.0(
7
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Customer service was one of the best experiences I?ve ever witnessed, their professionalism was outstanding,the timing was on point ,gave us exactly what we ask for,I would recommend this company to anyone,thanks again !"
SMITH PROJECT
SMITH PROJECT
WOOLLEN DRIVE
WOOLLEN DRIVE
PARKING PAD PREP

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
4.2(
12
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Serving Paragon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The approach to the road they poured for us is beautiful, but it wasn’t quite angled properly for the existing driveway. That is the reason for docking half a star. Now our drive looks like it has a kink in it. Other than that we are happy with it. Haven’t been able to drive on it yet since we are still in the 21-day waiting period."
Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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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