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Last update on October 31, 2020

Reviewed in October 2020
JMW EXCAVATION was a great experience. Willing to negotiate on the price and doing a great job. His experience on the equipment really shows. THANKS JORDAN.
JMW Excavation llc
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Reviewed in April 2020
Very good experience. Came out quickly, gave a very good price, and was very polite. Had a sump pump draining into the yard. They extended it to the curb which included excavating, setting the pipe, and covering it back up. They reseeded the lawn and dropped straw to cover the dirt. Would...
GAGP Industries
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Reviewed in August 2019
Holder excavating did an excellent job. I was highly impressed with how quick they were to respond. I would definitely recommend them. Quality work with great customer service.
Holder Excavating
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Reviewed in May 2019
The project went very well. Joe was able to start and finish work on time. His staff is reliable and trustworthy. John is an excellent painter. We have used Joe for various remodeling projects since 2013. We were pleased with his work and have used him for 6 more remodel projects on investment...
All Around Joe LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Rob and his crew did a phenomenal job! Rob's design and visualization of what I wanted was right on target, and he anticipated details of the design that would make life easier, such as the inclusion of a pad for storing my garbage cans, which I wanted, but don't recall bringing up. We...
Serene Aqua
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Reviewed in January 2015
Wes came out twice to be sure that all my concerns were addressed. He comes from a family in the excavation business so he had insight in the hard-scape needs for the project. His savvy planting suggestion, such as plants that would cascade over the walls, put the project all together. <br...
Marvin's Organic Gardens
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Reviewed in December 2013
The job involved excavating a small hill and solving a drainage problem. All work done by Cincinnati Horticulture completely exceeded my expectations. They were professional, timely, solutions oriented, creative and produced high quality work. I will use them again to install my patio at my...
Cincinnati Horticulture Group Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
Due to outside circumstances, I did not contract and excavator. However, when I did initially reach out to companies, Jolly Plumbing were extremely quick to respond, booking a free estimate less than 24 hours from my call. I've never had such quick turn around time. <br /> If the quality of...
Jolly Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2013
<p> We had thought that we had addressed our foundation problem with our basement wall moving six years ago, but the problem worsened ? more noticeable from the outside because of how the brick overhung the foundation. In addition, we had developed significant cracks on the inside of this wall,...
Stan Young Drainage LLC
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Reviewed in September 2012
Tom Dugan and his crew of 2 arrived promptly and immediately got to work breaking up and removing the old floor. By the end of the first day they had removed the old floor, filled the void under the floor, compacted it down and laid rebar every 2.5 feet. Interestingly, the void under the floor...
Dugan Concrete
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Patterson Excavation, LLC

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Casey did a great job at a good price. Very reliable and his quality and attention to detail was great. I would recommend him for any job you may have and would use him again."

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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"Great job! Had carpet removal done in a bedroom hallway and stairs. Very professional and thorough. I highly recommend this company."

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Recommended by64%of homeowners

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Done an excellent job, showed up and done the work professionally. I was very impressed and will use them again!"

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"10/10 expert treee service, very safe, clean and great work on my property"

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C Kirk Enterprises, LLC

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Our home owners association was responsible for getting a structure torn down. We contacted a few places for estimates. C. Kirk enterprises returned my call and got a quote together very quickly. We used them for the project and they did a great job. Communication was excellent. They did what they agreed to do and kept us informed every step of the way. We will definitely contact C. Kirk enterprises for any and all jobs we have in the future. Thanks again!"

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EARTHWORX LAND MANAGEMENT

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional, very knowledgeable. Made the appointment, he arrived early and did a fantastic job. We will definitely be hiring him for further jobs."

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"This company is the only one that showed up to look at the work I needed done in person. Had 4 acres I needed cleared and graded, not only did they do the work but they also showed me a couple other things they could do to really get the most out of my property! I will definitely use them again for future work now that I know that they can run my water and sewage lines for my new house.. Thanks Chad!!"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely nice and professional and did an excellent job doing both the bush hogging and driveway grading we needed done. Their prices are reasonable and we highly recommend them for such project needs."

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Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Small jobs welcome

"These guys help me on my unique drive way project with a sidewalk and a long curb and also a parking pad onside of my new pole barn build. Work is fantastic and where on time for every concrete delivery.I installed gravel to the garage doors for now after it all settles I’ll definitely call them back for the final finish."

Response time1 day

Recommended by50%of homeowners

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Jason and his crew did an outstanding job on our room addition (sunroom). People we know commented on Jason's excellent craftsmanship. In addition, Jason was always open to our feedback and displayed excellent customer service. We are very happy with the finished work and we would highly recommend Moreland Homes!"

Response time3 hrs

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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