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Avatar for Wrexit llc
Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&M Construction
4.7(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were awesome. Poured a walkway, porch and driveway. Did an awesome job!"
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(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Excavation and Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Swords Excavation
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought some land that was nothing but forest. Sword Excavation has been clearing the land building roads, spreading gravel. Can’t say enough great things about this company."
Landscaping Project
French drain system
Landscaping Project
French drain system
French drain system

+26

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Groundbreaking Construction
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleared brush out of fences and cleaned up down trees, did a great job."
Demolition
Demolition
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Express Damage Restoration of Kentucky, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Back Steps
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

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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