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Property RX

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Property RX

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
10 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

My PropertyRx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. http://mypropertyrx.com

"wonderful to work with. Very detailed. Did their best work everyday, Very considerate,"

Cindy M on July 2023

My PropertyRx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. http://mypropertyrx.com

"wonderful to work with. Very detailed. Did their best work everyday, Very considerate,"

Cindy M on July 2023

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Elite Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.90(
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Elite Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

WE INSTALL WOODEN PRIVACY FENCES GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! 260 348 2642

"Elite concrete were awesome to work with they did a very nice job on my patio. They were very efficient and the price was great. Thank you to Matt and the boys. Thank you matt"

Ron S on October 2025

WE INSTALL WOODEN PRIVACY FENCES GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! 260 348 2642

"Elite concrete were awesome to work with they did a very nice job on my patio. They were very efficient and the price was great. Thank you to Matt and the boys. Thank you matt"

Ron S on October 2025

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Young's Landscaping

5.00(
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Young's Landscaping

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Youngs Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very professional knows what heâ s talking about. Has good communication skills."

Joseph H on August 2022

Youngs Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very professional knows what heâ s talking about. Has good communication skills."

Joseph H on August 2022

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D&B outdoor services LLP

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D&B outdoor services LLP

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3 years of experience

We specialize in drainage, gravel and concrete drive ways, land clearing, brush cutting, dirt hauling, building pads etc. Anything with a machine we have you covered

We specialize in drainage, gravel and concrete drive ways, land clearing, brush cutting, dirt hauling, building pads etc. Anything with a machine we have you covered

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J&L Excavating LLC

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J&L Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
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RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
1 years of experience

Family owned business with over 8 years of experience handling Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior- Excavating - Remodeling-

"Initially it started off very well. We wanted a large pond put in that was not an eye sore and would serve our livestock. I wish there was a little more guidance and recommendations as we don't know the ins and outs of pond building. Initial test holes were dug which confirmed the project was possible and would hold water. There was no communication with the well installation team to ensure appropriate water flow into the pond. Once that was figured out the pond only holds about 1/3 of water with a well running 24/7. Reached back out to Alec see if we could troubleshoot the issue and get it fixed. Informed Alec that we were more than happy to pay more but just wanted a finished product. We planned a date and now haven't heard from him in over 1 month. Multiple texts and phone calls with no response. The communication is the most frustrating part about this whole project. Would not use this contractor again even though the big expensive hole in the ground we have is "pretty"."

Darien R on March 2025

Family owned business with over 8 years of experience handling Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior- Excavating - Remodeling-

"Initially it started off very well. We wanted a large pond put in that was not an eye sore and would serve our livestock. I wish there was a little more guidance and recommendations as we don't know the ins and outs of pond building. Initial test holes were dug which confirmed the project was possible and would hold water. There was no communication with the well installation team to ensure appropriate water flow into the pond. Once that was figured out the pond only holds about 1/3 of water with a well running 24/7. Reached back out to Alec see if we could troubleshoot the issue and get it fixed. Informed Alec that we were more than happy to pay more but just wanted a finished product. We planned a date and now haven't heard from him in over 1 month. Multiple texts and phone calls with no response. The communication is the most frustrating part about this whole project. Would not use this contractor again even though the big expensive hole in the ground we have is "pretty"."

Darien R on March 2025

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Rub Dirt On It, LLC

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Rub Dirt On It, LLC

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Our expertise lies in providing a comprehensive range of demolition and excavation services. Demolition and Site Clearing to include but not limited to removal of old structures, tree stumps, and other obstacles to prepare a site for new construction or landscaping.

Our expertise lies in providing a comprehensive range of demolition and excavation services. Demolition and Site Clearing to include but not limited to removal of old structures, tree stumps, and other obstacles to prepare a site for new construction or landscaping.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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