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Patterson Excavation, LLC
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Casey did a great job at a good price. Very reliable and his quality and attention to detail was great. I would recommend him for any job you may have and would use him again."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
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O.I. Landscape
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"They uprooted and removed 10 small boxwoods we had in our front beds. Plan to have them come out in the spring and plant some new boxwoods with a few arborvitaes."
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Response time2 days
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K&G Tree Service
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"The best tree removal I've ever experienced. I had a 50+ foot maple overhanging my garage and another just as tall close by. Bernie examined the second tree and suggested that it be removed, as well, because there were indications that the "heart" of the tree had rotted. Turned out he was right. Bernie's crew arrived on time. They were courteous, efficient, and they were well-equipped. Because of the location of the trees, they had to be de-limbed before they were cut. Their Track-Lift made the operation safer than climbing and cutting. Once the limbs had been cut and lowered to the ground, they cut lengths of the tree off from the top. All well controlled, well coordinated, and safe. After that, per contract, they removed the limbs. We kept the trunks for fire wood. Then they raked the debris from the driveway and used a leaf-blower to finish the job. I couldn't have asked for better service. It was a pleasure watching them work."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kelley Bros Utility
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in excavation, land clearing, grading, gravel, and underground utilities.

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Trax Excavating, LLC
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is the only one that showed up to look at the work I needed done in person. Had 4 acres I needed cleared and graded, not only did they do the work but they also showed me a couple other things they could do to really get the most out of my property! I will definitely use them again for future work now that I know that they can run my water and sewage lines for my new house.. Thanks Chad!!"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AJM AG LLC
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Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely nice and professional and did an excellent job doing both the bush hogging and driveway grading we needed done. Their prices are reasonable and we highly recommend them for such project needs."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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. 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.

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