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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reform your Home LLC
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very satisfied with the painting job. It is professional and everything looks very nice. I will recommend it to all my family and friends. Thank you Yosvany Parra"
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Dirt N' Turf
4.5(
78
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Shively, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Great work! Wrex It, LLC completed extensive grading and redlining work around our pond and dam area. GAry?s attention to detail and knowledge of proper drainage and soil management were impressive. The finished project looks amazing and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend their services."
Pond build
Pond build
Pond build
Pond rehab
Pond rehab

+2

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Franklin Landscape and Lawn Service
4.3(
102
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor and his crew were very prompt courteous and do high quality work. They were very accommodating and flexible with my schedule I would highly recommend them for this type of work and other residential landscaping needs."
Backyard Stepping Stones
KFC YUM CENTER
Daycare Playarea
KFC YUM CENTER
Snow/Ice Removal

+29

Response time1 day
149 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Hardin's Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Awesome job. On time & very helpful."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jones Remodeling
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shively, 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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Keefe Land Management
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He has great work ethic came in did exactly what I asked for and was very professional would definitely recommend and use again"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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MINC Inc.
4.3(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very nice and plesent to work with"
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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