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Avatar for GRADE A EXCAVATION LLC
GRADE A EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I give Grade A an A+. If you need dirt work done, they're the people to call. They do top quality work and you can tell take pride in it. Very dependable and stand by what they tell you. Great communication, honest, and excellent work all around. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing excavator work. I will use them for anything I might need done in the future."
Drive way extension
Drive way extension
Drive way extension
Parking pad
Parking pad

+11

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Summer Breeze Landscape & Lawn Care, LLC
4.9(
77
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jaren and his team did an OUTSTANDING job on my backyard project. It was a huge project and it turned out even better than I could have imagined. Jaren goes out of his way to ensure customer satisfaction. The work was top notch. He also did fencing work for me, and it looks beautiful. I will never hire anyone except Jaren/Summer Breeze Lanscaping for my outside home improvement projects. I'm already planning my next project with them !"
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 3-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 4-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 1-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 2-4
Remediated drainage/erosion issues

+58

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan, John and Aiden were friendly, but professional. The quote for the project was very reasonable and they finished in a timely manner. They always let me know in advance when they would arrive. Even though it was a smaller project (new steps and railings from my screened in back deck to the yard), they treated it with the same care as a larger construction. They made appropriate suggestions and answered any questions I had. I would use Goch Construction again and will recommend them to friends and neighbors."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
J&C Masonry & Construction
4.8(
47
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good to work with. He always kept in touch. They work hard and fast to get the job done. I had a lot of excavation to do, and he tackled it with no problem before installing block planters and retaining walls, along with concrete work."
brick front porch additio
front porch addition
block wall and piers for patio with caps
block wall for patio with stone cap
block wall for patio with piers and caps

+1

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J&M Construction
4.7(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Javier and his team were wonderful to work with! They created a curved, sage green stamped patio that is stunning. They came promptly, were professional, and very tidy around the work area. I highly recommend!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Absolute Excavation and Construction
Absolute Excavation and Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carl at Absolute Excavation and Construction did an excellent job for our project. Competitively priced, honest, diligent, and an eye for details all apply to Absolute Excavation and Construction. We absolutely would recommend them in the future. Carl made our move out clearing our house seamless. Thank you Carl and Geneva for all of your hard work!"
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lightning tree service and landscaping
Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they did an excellent job. Great customer service, beautiful work doing a patio, a walkway and putting in a gravel driveway. I am hiring them again for the next phase of the work going on here."
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work

+3

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Your home is an excellent candidate for excavating projects if you experience recurring wet basements or visible foundation cracking. Lexington sits on heavy clay soils that retain water and cause significant soil movement. Standing water that remains for days after a rainstorm indicates poor drainage. Older properties with mature trees suffer from root intrusion into sewer lines, requiring professional excavation to replace the damaged pipes.

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Completing excavating projects directly resolves wet basements and crawl spaces, which eliminates mold and improves indoor air quality. Proper grading transforms soggy yards into usable outdoor living spaces and removes mosquito breeding grounds. Replacing old sewer lines eliminates foul odors and prevents dangerous sewage backups. Upgrading your drainage systems protects your foundation and keeps your Lexington home comfortable and dry throughout the humid summer months.

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Unexpected expenses during excavating projects stem from encountering limestone bedrock or underground voids hidden in the local karst geology. Disposing of heavy clay soil and importing proper gravel backfill also adds to your total bill. Damaging unmarked private utilities, like irrigation systems, creates immediate repair bills. Winter freeze-thaw cycles in KY cause project delays, forcing contractors to stabilize open trenches and extend equipment rentals.

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Before starting any excavating projects, KY law requires you to call 811 at least three business days ahead of time to mark underground utilities. For minor issues, simply observe your surface drainage after a heavy rain. Lexington features heavy clay soils that cause rapid pooling. You should also check sewer clean-out access points. Avoid disturbing the soil during the winter freeze-thaw cycle, as this worsens ground heaving.

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Keep a supply of silt fencing and erosion control fabric to manage runoff during heavy rainstorms. You need downspout extensions to direct water away from newly backfilled areas. Maintain clear access to your sewer clean-out points and keep a hand-operated drain snake nearby. During unpredictable spring storms in Lexington, store waterproof tarps to cover exposed soil and prevent heavy clay from washing away after excavating projects.

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