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Gourley's Forming & Concrete, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very responsive to our inquiry. Excellent communication on expectation of project start and finish dates. After work was done restoration of area surrounding specific project area was addressed to restore plantings. Highly recommend Gourleyâ s services."
Response time4 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
CW Outdoor Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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The Lawn Tamer LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

🌱 Need Your Yard Looking Its Best? Let The Lawn Tamer Handle It! 🌱\n\nHi! I’m Christopher, owner of The Lawn Tamer. With 5+ years of experience, we provide reliable, professional lawn care and landscaping at a great value.\n\n✅ Mowing & edging\n✅ Trimming & cleanups\n✅ Mulch & landscaping\n✅ Shrub & property maintenance\n✅ Free estimates\n\nWe don’t just cut grass — we tame lawns! 💪🌿\n\n📩 Message me today for a FREE estimate and let’s get your property looking its best!

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TLS Excavating
4.9(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed my driveway graded and more rock put down and my huge burn pile taken away. He was the first person to call me and came out the next day to give me an estimate. I found him to be very thorough and very fair in his pricing. He did a really good job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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. 

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.

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