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Avatar for REDLINE EXCAVATION AND LANDSCAPE, LLC
REDLINE EXCAVATION AND LANDSCAPE, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We were in a crisis. I explained what had transpired to Brandon on Friday. He was at our home on time at 7 am. He did exactlywhat we needed done. ."
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Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great to work with from the project planning to the execution, and reasonably priced. Will definitely be bringing back for future projects!"
Random Dirty Work
Land clearing food plots
Field tile repair
Pond repair
Making of baseball field

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
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AJM AG LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely nice and professional and did an excellent job doing both the bush hogging and driveway grading we needed done. Their prices are reasonable and we highly recommend them for such project needs."
Cool mornings
Clean for now
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Kahlig Dozing & Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Our company is made up of just four owner operators which means the people you talk with and meet with will be the ones doing the work and will be committed to performing quality work that our business depends on.

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Avatar for Joe Beard and Sons Corp.
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 Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional and they did a good job!"
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
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Cameron
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’ve been in construction for 12 years. Plenty of knowledge when it comes to excavating or grading. Went to school for heavy equipment operations. I’ll get the job done right the first time. And always at a fair price.

Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal

+1

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Kenneth Dietz
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Riley. I’m 22 years old and working hard to build my path as a general contractor. I take pride in honest work, reliability, and doing every job the right way. My goal is to provide quality craftsmanship people can trust while continuing to grow my business through hard work and dedication.

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MC Land Services
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Improving the Land around us; whether it be through Forestry Mulching, Fine Grading, Demolition, or Concrete Flatwork. We are a tight bonded Family Company. Experienced and Insured.

Englewood
Englewood
Englewood
Trees in Creek
Driveway resurface

+5

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

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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