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Avatar for Patterson Excavation, LLC
Patterson Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

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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+68

Response time2 days
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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

"Tim and his crew were a delight. He and his team repaired my wood floor and baseboards, a job that took extreme craftsmanship because the materials in my older home are no longer available. They came up with a solution and the finished job looked as if it was the original decor. Would I hire Tim and his crew again? You bet! I’m sending him a punch list of repairs with the reassurance that the job will be done with care and excellence. Thank you!"
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O.I. Landscape
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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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KNK EXCAVATION
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Great communication, great work. Job was finished in a timely fashion around some rainy days and price was good. Would use them again."
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K&G Tree Service
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"10/10 expert treee service, very safe, clean and great work on my property"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good attention to detail and pleasant personality"
Response time3 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Kelley Bros Utility
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

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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EARTHWORX LAND MANAGEMENT
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, very knowledgeable. Made the appointment, he arrived early and did a fantastic job. We will definitely be hiring him for further jobs."
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Trax Excavating, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AJM AG LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

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