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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Lancaster - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Goch Quality Construction, LLC
Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job started on time. And finished on time did quite a bit of scraping, and picked up all the paint chips did some repair to the soffits and straightened those out. And took care of the woodwork. Did a good detailed job with making sure the paint didn't get over on the roof drip edge."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron removed 3 very large trees along my property line that were leaning over my neighbors fence. My neighbor keeps an immaculate yard with numerous flower beds and an outbuilding and working from her yard to remove the trees would have caused a lot of damage to her property. Ron was able to climb each tree, tie a large rope and pull the trees onto my property with a skid steer as he cut them. I questioned if it could be done. It was pretty amazing to watch. He did an amazing job of placing the trees where they needed to go. Very pleased with the work performed and the cost."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a 35 foot tree removed from the front yard. Completely satisfied in every aspect in fact I had recommended them to three other people within the first week after my work was completed. These are some skilled hard working people who charge a reasonable price. As far as the clean up is concerned I swear the yard was cleaner after they left then before they got there. I will definitely hire again!"
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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