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GreatView Contracting

4.67(
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GreatView Contracting

4.67(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at GreatView Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Very professional group, quick responses and they go above and beyond. Customer service 10/10, highly recommend for all your business snow removal AND landscaping needs. "

Jennifer C on December 2025

We at GreatView Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Very professional group, quick responses and they go above and beyond. Customer service 10/10, highly recommend for all your business snow removal AND landscaping needs. "

Jennifer C on December 2025

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Groundbreaking Construction

5.00(
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Groundbreaking Construction

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Big Blue Lawncare LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Big Blue Lawncare LLC Did a wonderful job on my lawn. I’d definitely recommend them to others! "

james T on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Big Blue Lawncare LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Big Blue Lawncare LLC Did a wonderful job on my lawn. I’d definitely recommend them to others! "

james T on March 2025

Moreland Homes, LLC

4.15(
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Moreland Homes, LLC

4.15(
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Customers say: Quick response
30 years of experience

Moreland Homes, LLC, is your local, reliable, and professional full service general contractor. We specialize in all phases of construction, including new home builds, remodels, additions, decks, porches, concrete, and much more. Whether your project is large or small, we are here to help you every step of the way. We are always clean and respectful of you, your family, and your property. We stand behind our work, and take pride in the fact that we treat every project as a priority. If you are concerned about quality and reliability, you can count on us! We are dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled craftsmanship, and quality materials on every job. Call us today, for the best in the business!

"Mr Moreland responded promptly, came when he said he would, was honest, reasonable and extremely courteous."

Marthanne M on October 2023

Moreland Homes, LLC, is your local, reliable, and professional full service general contractor. We specialize in all phases of construction, including new home builds, remodels, additions, decks, porches, concrete, and much more. Whether your project is large or small, we are here to help you every step of the way. We are always clean and respectful of you, your family, and your property. We stand behind our work, and take pride in the fact that we treat every project as a priority. If you are concerned about quality and reliability, you can count on us! We are dedicated to providing the highest level of skilled craftsmanship, and quality materials on every job. Call us today, for the best in the business!

"Mr Moreland responded promptly, came when he said he would, was honest, reasonable and extremely courteous."

Marthanne M on October 2023

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JDot DirtWorks

5.00(
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JDot DirtWorks

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025

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Swords Excavation

5.00(
1
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Swords Excavation

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Went well and all the work was done and completed in one day"

Timothy B on May 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Went well and all the work was done and completed in one day"

Timothy B on May 2024

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Geiler Home Services

4.66(
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Geiler Home Services

4.66(
459
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Customers say: Super punctual
141 years of experience
"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

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S E Dumpster Solutions

5.00(
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S E Dumpster Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide Roll Off Dumpster Rentals for commercial and residential clients. This is a locally owned and established business where we take pride in being transparent and providing a top of the line experience for all customer needs. we believe everyone should be treated like family and nothing less.

"Did a great job with what we needed and made the process simple!"

Mackenzie E on November 2023

We provide Roll Off Dumpster Rentals for commercial and residential clients. This is a locally owned and established business where we take pride in being transparent and providing a top of the line experience for all customer needs. we believe everyone should be treated like family and nothing less.

"Did a great job with what we needed and made the process simple!"

Mackenzie E on November 2023

ABC Tree Service

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ABC Tree Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In business over 50 years - commercial & residential - equipment to handle any job - serving tri-state area- the experience & professionalism you deserve- we also do disaster relief for hurricane & tornado debris removal

In business over 50 years - commercial & residential - equipment to handle any job - serving tri-state area- the experience & professionalism you deserve- we also do disaster relief for hurricane & tornado debris removal

Greenscape Enterprises

4.57(
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Greenscape Enterprises

4.57(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

Greenscape Enterprises is a full-service landscape development and property management company. We service commercial and residential customers, including manufacturers, hospitals, schools and small business in central Kentucky. Visit our FaceBook page for promotions and updates at facebook.com/GreenscapeEnterprises, or to learn more about us, check us out at www.GreenScapeKentucky.com

Greenscape Enterprises is a full-service landscape development and property management company. We service commercial and residential customers, including manufacturers, hospitals, schools and small business in central Kentucky. Visit our FaceBook page for promotions and updates at facebook.com/GreenscapeEnterprises, or to learn more about us, check us out at www.GreenScapeKentucky.com

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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