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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience. The business owner came out quickly for an assessment, he was friendly and respectful and worked with my budget. The fence was put in really well by his team and he came back to personally inspect the job. He did a great job and I will absolutely use him again for my next project!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed 3 trees and trimmed 2 others. One of the removed trees was very large and surrounded power lines. The work was done safely and promptly. The property looks so much better now. I am very pleased with the quality and skill of their work. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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