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Last update on November 15, 2025

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Avatar for Maynor Construction, LLC
Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added or made changes to the scope of work (siding). Satisfied with work, guys are great. Wish they had more availability for more work."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for American EarthWorks
American EarthWorks
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I needed land cleared for a large garden. Redline came in, tilled up my existing ground, added sand to help with drainage and to build up the low spots. The owner was quick to respond, showed up the next day, and knocked out the project in one day! I could not be happier with the work completed, or how seamless the process was from start to finish. I would recommend Redline to everyone!"
Project Photos
Project Photos
Project Photos
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jaron did a great job! Couldnâ t be happier with the work he did for us. Heâ s a professional, takes the time to makes sure the job is done right and did even more than what we expected for a great price. I would highly recommend him for irrigation or landscaping. Thank you very much!"
Random Dirty Work
Land clearing food plots
Field tile repair
Pond repair
Making of baseball field

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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IronEdge Landscaping & Lawncare
5.0(
6
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin did an awesome job getting my property looking better than it has in years! Thank you so much!"
Tree instal
Tree instal
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buck's Dumpsters
4.6(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quite literally “one call doesn’t all” with Buck’s. Very clean dumpsters and pickups/drop-offs are super quick and easy. Their response time is genuinely impressive - especially when you’re in a pinch. From the first call to being on location in such a short period of time, couldn’t ask for better service from Buck’s."
6 Yard Dumpster
10 Yard Dumpster
20 Yard Dumpster
30 Yard Dumpster
All Dumpsters

+1

Response time1 day
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Avatar for Kahlig Dozing & Excavating, Inc.
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 Shirley, 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 Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
4.2(
12
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did a very nice job building our patio. Very easy process. Left the job site very clean."
Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
3.7(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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