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LL Trucking and Excavation

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LL Trucking and Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC

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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC

4.90(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."

Gail Y on April 2025

Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."

Gail Y on April 2025

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Currans Contracting

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Currans Contracting

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Customers say: Quick response
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a third generation General contractor family run business. We cover all homeowner needs, business needs specializing in Concrete & excavation, we are also fully insured. You won't be disappointed when you give us a call for your home or business improvements. Thank you.

"Experience helps. It was nice to have someone capable of guiding me through the project.w"

David S on June 2024

We are a third generation General contractor family run business. We cover all homeowner needs, business needs specializing in Concrete & excavation, we are also fully insured. You won't be disappointed when you give us a call for your home or business improvements. Thank you.

"Experience helps. It was nice to have someone capable of guiding me through the project.w"

David S on June 2024

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JDot DirtWorks

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JDot DirtWorks

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025

Wilburn & Son Excavating

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Wilburn & Son Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Wilburn & Son Excavating 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.

"Real satisfied with their work. Anytime I would call they would be there. They consistently outbid everyone. They are our first call."

Marty C on February 2021

Wilburn & Son Excavating 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.

"Real satisfied with their work. Anytime I would call they would be there. They consistently outbid everyone. They are our first call."

Marty C on February 2021

McVey Land Development, LLC

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McVey Land Development, LLC

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47 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McVey Land Development, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! ​ McVey Land Development, LLC 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.

McVey Land Development, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! ​ McVey Land Development, LLC 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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Geiler Home Services

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Geiler Home Services

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Customers say: Super punctual
141 years of experience
"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

ABC Tree Service

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ABC Tree Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In business over 50 years - commercial & residential - equipment to handle any job - serving tri-state area- the experience & professionalism you deserve- we also do disaster relief for hurricane & tornado debris removal

In business over 50 years - commercial & residential - equipment to handle any job - serving tri-state area- the experience & professionalism you deserve- we also do disaster relief for hurricane & tornado debris removal

Greenscape Enterprises

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Greenscape Enterprises

4.57(
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

Greenscape Enterprises is a full-service landscape development and property management company. We service commercial and residential customers, including manufacturers, hospitals, schools and small business in central Kentucky. Visit our FaceBook page for promotions and updates at facebook.com/GreenscapeEnterprises, or to learn more about us, check us out at www.GreenScapeKentucky.com

Greenscape Enterprises is a full-service landscape development and property management company. We service commercial and residential customers, including manufacturers, hospitals, schools and small business in central Kentucky. Visit our FaceBook page for promotions and updates at facebook.com/GreenscapeEnterprises, or to learn more about us, check us out at www.GreenScapeKentucky.com

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

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