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Avatar for Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salt Lick, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
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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BSP Corp
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salt Lick, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny was excellent!! I hired him to remove the bathroom demolition debris. He was very nice and polite. He responded right away to my request. The price was the best I got from different companies. He got the job done in few minutes and left the area complete clean. I 100% recommend him"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+16

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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