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Avatar for Dirt N' Turf
Dirt N' Turf
4.5(
78
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Shepherdsville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job excavating my hilly,eroding back yard. Now I will be able to mow the grass on it this spring.Before you could hardly even walk on it. Steve and Jason are great guys to work with. I will have them back to more work for me."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Franklin Landscape and Lawn Service
4.2(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shepherdsville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted the same day as I posted my need, Mr Franklin came by and gave me a reasonable price to do the work and stated he could do it the next day. He picked up the supplies from Lowes where I had ordered them and brought it to my home. His crew did a great job of replacing 5 shrubs and laying new mulch. They were efficient, and were friendly while doing the job. I am very pleased with the work they did. Would definitely recommend them to others. Thanks again, Bea"
Backyard Stepping Stones
KFC YUM CENTER
Daycare Playarea
KFC YUM CENTER
Snow/Ice Removal

+29

Response time1 day
198 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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E and J General Contracting
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shepherdsville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with E & J General Contracting. They were professional, honest, and showed up right on time, which I really appreciated. The quality of their work was excellent, and they paid close attention to detail throughout the project. It’s clear they take pride in what they do. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and skilled contractors!"
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Concrete slab for garage
Concrete slab for garage
Concrete slab for garage

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jones Remodeling
Jones Remodeling
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shepherdsville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I first hired A&M for my business to install a few kitchens cabinets and vanityâ s after seeing A&M quality and attention to detail they quickly became my go to for anything kitchen related including tile backsplashes. I have also hired them to do a custom install at my home."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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