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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Richmond - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
5.0(
46
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Left lawn in bad shape. Work related to septic seems OK but not at all satisfied with condition of lawn when they left. A great deal of unevenness and rock all over the place. When asked about it , I was assured it would all settle after the next rain. I expect they had something of Genesis proportions in mind."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Goch Quality Construction, LLC
Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job started on time. And finished on time did quite a bit of scraping, and picked up all the paint chips did some repair to the soffits and straightened those out. And took care of the woodwork. Did a good detailed job with making sure the paint didn't get over on the roof drip edge."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
J&C Masonry & Construction
4.8(
47
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very thorough, came in did prop work, did the work timely, worked with you on better solutions than you though to accomplish what you wanted. These guys are pros, they get it done and it's done right. Already talking about another project for them to do. His crew is young, but experienced. Justin wants the customer to be satisfied with the finished product and will work to see that done."
brick front porch additio
front porch addition
block wall and piers for patio with caps
block wall for patio with stone cap
block wall for patio with piers and caps

+1

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Lightning tree service and landscaping
Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+3

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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