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Sherrards Turf and Earthworks

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Sherrards Turf and Earthworks

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2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Had company do some regrading and then seeding/straw laying on about 4 acres around home. Probably 20% of the seeding took to the land. Weeds in the rest of the property. Suppose to seed front lawn with KY fescue; some other type of rye grass grew; no fescue. To their disadvantage, much of the straw and seed was displaced by a high wind weekend. Still, for $5,000 we acquired little value."

William M on November 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Had company do some regrading and then seeding/straw laying on about 4 acres around home. Probably 20% of the seeding took to the land. Weeds in the rest of the property. Suppose to seed front lawn with KY fescue; some other type of rye grass grew; no fescue. To their disadvantage, much of the straw and seed was displaced by a high wind weekend. Still, for $5,000 we acquired little value."

William M on November 2024

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Thickett-B-Gone

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Thickett-B-Gone

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

Thickett-B-Gone is a locally owned land and property clean-up service based in Columbia, Kentucky. We specialize in land clearing, tree removal, driveway repair, storm clean-up, and property prep for both residential and agricultural landowners. Our work began in storm recovery efforts, and helping people get their property back in shape is still at the heart of what we do today. We are fully insured, operate with honesty, and take pride in work done right.

"It was an excellent job."

Barbara W on October 2025

Thickett-B-Gone is a locally owned land and property clean-up service based in Columbia, Kentucky. We specialize in land clearing, tree removal, driveway repair, storm clean-up, and property prep for both residential and agricultural landowners. Our work began in storm recovery efforts, and helping people get their property back in shape is still at the heart of what we do today. We are fully insured, operate with honesty, and take pride in work done right.

"It was an excellent job."

Barbara W on October 2025

Altstatt Land Services

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Altstatt Land Services

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17 years of experience

We offer a wide variety of services including, but not limited too: -Excavating/ Grading -Underground Utilities -Foundations/ Basements/ Footers -Driveways/ Driveway Repair -Stormwater Drainage/ Drainage repair -Land Clearing/ Forestry Mulching We do travel all across TN and to surrounding states. Licensed & Insured All employees are Osha 30/10 certified.

We offer a wide variety of services including, but not limited too: -Excavating/ Grading -Underground Utilities -Foundations/ Basements/ Footers -Driveways/ Driveway Repair -Stormwater Drainage/ Drainage repair -Land Clearing/ Forestry Mulching We do travel all across TN and to surrounding states. Licensed & Insured All employees are Osha 30/10 certified.

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Pessmeg Enterprises LLC

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Pessmeg Enterprises LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We specialize in concrete pouring, repairs, and replacements for flat work such as: driveways, sidewalks, patios, and more! We can also assist with any handyman services and home repairs! We are licensed and insured. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very well pleased. He went above and beyond the job description ."

Anthony J on August 2024

We specialize in concrete pouring, repairs, and replacements for flat work such as: driveways, sidewalks, patios, and more! We can also assist with any handyman services and home repairs! We are licensed and insured. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very well pleased. He went above and beyond the job description ."

Anthony J on August 2024

CJ's Plumbing

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CJ's Plumbing

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CJ's Plumbing is a professional plumbing contractor serving the Bedford, KY area. Call 24/7 for affordable plumbing repair service, water leak repair, faucet replacement and repair, and more! Local Plumber, Local Plumbing Contractors, Faucet Installation, Professional Plumbing Service, Faucet Replacement, Plumbing Leak Detection, Leak Detection, Leaking Faucet Repair, New Construction Gas Lines, Sewer Cleaning, Water Line Installation, Sewer Line, Professional Plumbing Contractor, Reliable Plumbing Contractor Campbellsburg KY;Milton KY;Carrollton KY;Eminence KY;New Castle KY Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Contractor, Local Plumbing, Plumbing Help, 24 Hour Plumber http://cjsplumbingky.com/

CJ's Plumbing is a professional plumbing contractor serving the Bedford, KY area. Call 24/7 for affordable plumbing repair service, water leak repair, faucet replacement and repair, and more! Local Plumber, Local Plumbing Contractors, Faucet Installation, Professional Plumbing Service, Faucet Replacement, Plumbing Leak Detection, Leak Detection, Leaking Faucet Repair, New Construction Gas Lines, Sewer Cleaning, Water Line Installation, Sewer Line, Professional Plumbing Contractor, Reliable Plumbing Contractor Campbellsburg KY;Milton KY;Carrollton KY;Eminence KY;New Castle KY Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Contractor, Local Plumbing, Plumbing Help, 24 Hour Plumber http://cjsplumbingky.com/

A and A Excavating

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A and A Excavating

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23 years of experience

We proudly offer very competitive prices on dozer work, backhoe work, clearing, site drainage (including water around homes), site prep, driveways and parking lots, ponds, water lines, light hauling (top soil, gravel, mulch), snow removal and more!

We proudly offer very competitive prices on dozer work, backhoe work, clearing, site drainage (including water around homes), site prep, driveways and parking lots, ponds, water lines, light hauling (top soil, gravel, mulch), snow removal and more!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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