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Hay Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Helton Grading, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

HELTON GRADING INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Double K Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Went great he should up on time and did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have someone clear and work on there place. Down to earth good honest guys."
Barry Weller land clearing
Clay City demolition and land clearing
Excavating Project
Drain pipe installed London Ky
Excavating Project

+153

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & M Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

At C & M Excavating, we take great pride in our experience, expertise and quality of customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete satisfaction from start to finish of your project. Our reputation is based on service and quality, regardless of how big the project is. Call us today for your FREE estimate!\n

Witten Valley
Home Site Prep work
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Triple J Contracting
4.9(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great bunch of guys. Know their stuff and gets the job done quick and efficient. Their pricing is the best you can find!"
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Two Bearded Men, LLC
4.2(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Two Bearded Men did an amazing job! They did some major grading on my land that I thought would never be able to be leveled and at an incredibly reasonable price. They are just about the nicest people to work with and kept in constant contact with me to make sure I was satisfied with their work. I would recommend them to anyone and cannot say enough good things about them."
Leveling work
Leveling/filling
Before photo
Levelig/filling
Building a road

+10

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Briar Rock Underground and Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Martin, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is a hard worker, very professional, and gets the job done."
Building Site Prep
Yard Drainage
Gravel Road
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

+9

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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. 

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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