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Avatar for Next Gen Earthworks
Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
5
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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

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
5.0(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Princeton, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cameron is very professional. The tree trimming was done the way I asked. Cleanup was perfect and he even picked up a pile of sticks that was on the property."
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work

+11

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John W Bush Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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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

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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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Wiggins Construction and Excavation
4.6(
17
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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

"Came and looked at project. Came the next day and finished it"
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

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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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