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Gourley's Forming & Concrete, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paducah, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gourley Forming and Concrete made sure, every step of the way, I was getting what I wanted. Any changes were graciously discussed and implemented if it met my requirements. Expert knowledge was freely offered. Timely, and true to their word, my expectations were exceeded. I highly recommend Gourley Forming and Concrete for your next project. 14Mar2024."
Response time4 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
United Excavating and Septic Systems
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Paducah, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
Highline Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paducah, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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H & H Electric
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Paducah, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

H & H Electric is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

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