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American EarthWorks
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and excellent job with reasonable prices and they explained everything that went wrong with our sewer and plumbing system issues."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jaron was prompt, knowledgeable and professional, while quoting a fair price. We hired him to install french drains, to keep water out of our basement and plan on hiring him for other excavation jobs as well."
Random Dirty Work
Land clearing food plots
Field tile repair
Pond repair
Making of baseball field

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive, professional and honest. Explained the process, made sure I was happy with the completed work and even made suggestions which decreased the original estimated cost of our project. We will be using them again."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and knowledgeable. I've been on concrete pours and the personnel were well trained on what to do, and how to do it. I would recommend this company to any of my friends and family. Thanks for a job well done."
Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
JJC Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time3 hrs
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S&A Land Clearing
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very, very happy with this pro. They were prompt and completed the job in minimum time. What they said they would do, they did, and they always kept me updated. A real joy to have met these young men and I would hire them again without question."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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