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Avatar for Next Gen Earthworks
Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan came and and made my driveway look like it was new again. He did such a good job I even had him come take a look at some food plots I’m looking to put in. Ryan was very easy to schedule with and was prompt and polite! I’ll see him again next year on my driveway for sure :-)"
checking grade
After
Fence line mulching
Rite of way clearing
She shed

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Morgan's Tree LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Them guys took down a like a 100ft tall tree, dropped it in so many pecies it didn't even dent the ground, they're surgeons , lol Dr. morgan 🙂 Tree and all the debris were cleaned up and gone in 2 days"
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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 Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Ready for sand on top
Presby pipe laying on sand bed
After sand has been placed on presby pipe
Before dirt work
After placing dirt on pipe

+24

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

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Ivey’s complete contracting
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi my names Dakota, I offer a variety of different service including but not limited to, excavation, carpentry, handyman work, landscape work, plumbing, and small electrical projects. I’m an all around person for whatever you need. Hard work and and honesty are what I strive for. Quality craftsmanship is very important to me.

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Wiggins Construction and Excavation
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was well done. Stayed with it till done"
Building pad
Trenching
Clearing process
Gravel pad
Water line trench

+74

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JS Pro Services LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work! I recommend you choose them for anything you need around your home."
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway
Gravel Driveway

+76

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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B and B Dirt Worx and Excavating
3.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The did an excellent job, cleaned u and efficient."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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