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McVey Land Development, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

McVey Land Development, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n​\n\n\nMcVey Land Development, LLC 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.

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Hall Landscaping And Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Completed building our deck in a timely manner, are very friendly & reasonably priced. Will be working with them again to complete our grading."
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Home Repairs & Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He always answered my calls and showed up when he said he would. He did high quality work and was very reasonable on his pricing. He ended up doing a lot of various projects once he was here, and was very pleasant and up front with everything. He also finished everything in a very timely manner! I would definitely recommend him and will use him for future projects!"
kitchen
double vanities
kitchen
walk in shower
custom porch swing

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stumpy's
5.0(
5
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Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had them to remove 4 tree stumps. They did awesome work on that job. Cleaned up the areas nicely. But most of all they were quick to accept my call for the job request. And showed up within three days to do the job. I highly recommend!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Exact One Excavation
5.0(
1
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Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are really top-notch contractors. I had a major drainage issue since we are built into the side of a hill on Herrington Lake and we get a ton of water coming at us after every rain storm, along with a bunch of gravel from the neighbors above us on the hill. They came up with a great solution to handle it all and the quality of the work is excellent. They are very easy to work with and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Littles Excavating & Rock hauling
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Littles Excavating & Rock hauling 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
Pro Excavating Plus
New to Angi

Serving Baxter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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