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United Excavating and Septic Systems
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Matt did a good job explaining how the process works. He thoroughly addressed my questions/concerns which was important to me as I was spending a large amount of money. He arrived and completed work in a timely manner. He has a great team and I look forward to hiring him to complete my future projects."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Care Tree Service & Disaster Relief
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"They done real good job for my husband and did a good job on my patio. I think you would be real happy with there job. We will be having them do more work for us in the future."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E&S Mulching
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He cleared out some woods and underbrush to open up our land and made trails for four wheeler riding and hunting. We were so pleased the first time he came we hired him a second time to do more in another area. I love how open it is now. We still have plenty of trees for privacy but we can see into the woods better and see the animals walking around as well."
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+8

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Enterprises, LLC
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I didnâ t have an interaction with anyone that wasnâ t professional and pleasant. The guys on-site were knowledgeable, super friendly and did a great job. This company will get my business for any job they can do!"
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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