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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
7
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Serving Salem, 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy, I had new drains installed and new gravel I'm very pleased and will recommend these guys to anyone. Very pleased from start to finish"
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Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wes Solutions
5.0(
8
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Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Levi is the best. He did a major excavation project for us involving excavating 5+ft from the top of a hill and leveling/grading the land to prevent water from getting into new construction. This was a very stressful project and he and his crew eased our nerves. It was also amazing to just watch them work. He also moved and existing hydrant line and ran a water to my garage. He diagnosed a septic issue, put down a lot of gravel, and trenched 300ft for an internet line. Great guy to work with; pro-excavation equipment; great price, communication and quality work. Will be my go-to guy for every project. Highly recommended."
Pond Extension
Pond Extension
Pond Extension
Pond Extension
Yard Regrading

+9

Response time20 mins
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Serving Salem, 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%
126 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Winks Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and punctual! I had him put together a console table that had horrible instructions! He tackled it with no issues and helped me move the old table. So friendly I will definitely use again"
Winks
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Kenneth Dietz
New to Angi

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Accent Wall
Accent Wall
Accent Wall
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Brady maschino
New to Angi

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a jack of all trades. I was raised to work hard and I have experience in multiple areas. I do excavation for my full time job so I am just looking for a little extra work on the side. I have a truck and trailer so my services can expand beyond what is listed. Thank you for the opportunity!

TNT Dirtworks
New to Angi

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

TNT Dirtworks provides professional excavation and dirtwork services backed by over 20 years of heavy equipment experience. We specialize in site preparation, grading, land clearing, driveways, trenching, drainage solutions, and general excavation for residential and agricultural projects. Our team is committed to quality workmanship, dependable scheduling, and honest communication from start to finish. Whether you’re preparing for new construction or improving your property, TNT Dirtworks delivers reliable results built on experience and precision.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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. 

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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