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Logsdon’s Land Clearing & Grading
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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Logsdon’s Land Clearing & Grading 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.\n

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Dylan Norris Backhoe Service
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Dylan 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
LL Trucking and Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My husband and I had some grading and excavating work done. Derrick and his men were very knowledgeable and professional. Did an amazing job in record time. We actually have a yard now thatâ s ready for grass seed! Thank you all for everything. Would recommend 100%"
Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wrexit llc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Wrex It, LLC did an outstanding job excavating and grading our future building site. Gary and his crew were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail. The site was graded exactly as needed, and the work was completed efficiently and on schedule. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Wrex It, LLC for any excavation or site preparation project."
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Pond rehab
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Douglas Contracting
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Doug is very knowledgeable and experienced. He really knows what he's doing and will explain the process so you're very at ease. Very reasonable on his price and for the quality job, you can't beat it. Very happy customer."
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Septic System Install
Septic System Install

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Ohio Valley Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, reasonably priced and their work was top notch. Ohio Valley Services went above and beyond to excavate, level, and pour gravel for a large area of my lake property that was nothing but trees and dirt. The end result exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be using them again in the future!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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