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Avatar for Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fixed our gas fireplace promptly at a reasonable price. Thankful!"
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holler Boyz
5.0(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They built a 12â x16â wood deck. I wish now that I would have specified putting rock or a weed barrier under it. I fear I will have weeds growing through the gaps. But Steven, his crew, and his wife Brittany were all great people. The job only took two days and his rate was very fair."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Goch Quality Construction did an excellent job power washing my sidewalks and driveway! The team arrived right on time and completed the work even faster than I expected. Everything looks spotless, and their professionalism really stood out. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a reliable handyman service."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Hardin's Earthworks, LLC
Hardin's Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He was great to work with. He was very easy and did a great job."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."
2020 John Deere 333g
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Express Damage Restoration of Kentucky, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Without a doubt the best water damage restoration company in the Lexington KY area. You cant go wrong with him. Highly recommended!"
Response time30 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle iis very professional and personanable. We are glad and grateful to have discovered him."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Branch Contracting
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Danville, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Pride ourselves in clean and honest work. Readily available and free quotes!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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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