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Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Wrex It, LLC did an outstanding job excavating and grading our future building site. Gary and his crew were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail. The site was graded exactly as needed, and the work was completed efficiently and on schedule. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Wrex It, LLC for any excavation or site preparation project."
Pond build
Pond build
Pond build
Pond rehab
Pond rehab

+2

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J&M Construction
4.7(
28
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Javier and his team were wonderful to work with! They created a curved, sage green stamped patio that is stunning. They came promptly, were professional, and very tidy around the work area. I highly recommend!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Limestone Landscape LLC
5.0(
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely loved working with this crew start to finish - they did a complete overhaul of our landscaring (beds, plants, etc.), built us a 6 foot privacy fence around our backyard, and installed a new bed with a Limestone wall at the corner of our yard - plus fixed our back porch (brick) steps, trimmed our trees, and more. Very reasonably priced and nice to work with - super considerate, went the extra mile."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
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Absolute Excavation and Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did an amazing job getting our site leveled and prepared for our home and garage. I would very highly recommend them to anyone needing excavation work done."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
14
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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!"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Express Damage Restoration of Kentucky, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Without a doubt the best water damage restoration company in the Lexington KY area. You cant go wrong with him. Highly recommended!"
Response time30 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle iis very professional and personanable. We are glad and grateful to have discovered him."
Front Steps
Front Steps
Decking
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Over Hang Finish

+29

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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