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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING
5.0(
6
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Serving Spencer, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"
Rebuilding pool deck and releveling the ground for the pool
Retaining wall rebuild
Final grade work
French drains
Demolition on garage

+55

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Spencer, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Mulryan Excavating, LLC for a project, and they exceeded my expectations! Their team was professional, efficient, and completed the job on time. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to perfection. I highly recommend Mulryan Excavating, LLC for any excavation needs! ð ·â â ï¸ ð ª"
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kole Jones Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Spencer, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kole Jones Excavating did fantastic work for us. They dug out the crawl space and footers for our new home build. Kole does quick, clean work. Heâ s very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Prices are great. I would recommend to anyone!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
Silvers Concrete and Paving, LLC
4.2(
12
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Serving Spencer, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The approach to the road they poured for us is beautiful, but it wasn’t quite angled properly for the existing driveway. That is the reason for docking half a star. Now our drive looks like it has a kink in it. Other than that we are happy with it. Haven’t been able to drive on it yet since we are still in the 21-day waiting period."
Driveway
Driveway
Stamped Patio
Stamped Patio
Brushed Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Murrain Excavating, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Spencer, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I own and operate a second generation family owned excavating company that my father started in 1964. I have been doing work mainly in Hendricks County for the last 30 years. I specialize in storm drainage, drainage tile, tree and brush clearing, driveway grading and stoning, yard rough and finish grading.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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. 

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