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Sherrards Turf and Earthworks

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Sherrards Turf and Earthworks

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29 local quotes requested
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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D&B Land Clearing

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D&B Land Clearing

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22 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"great job"

Brock M on April 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"great job"

Brock M on April 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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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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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