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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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"Work was done in a timely and professional manner. I was extremely satisfied with the result. I would hire the company 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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Emergency services offered

"Great communication, great work. Job was finished in a timely fashion around some rainy days and price was good. Would 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!"

Response time1 day

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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

"Expectations have been exceeded. Austin is excellent with his equipment able to navigate around difficult situations. Pull the tree down between spaces, pulled a building down without damaging the garage roofs were nearly touching. Excellent work great pricing!"

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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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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

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