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LL Trucking and Excavation

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LL Trucking and Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023


"I hired Dirt-N-Turf for a landscaping project involving tree clearing, land contouring, and the completion of rock retaining wall, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their work. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to perfection that sets them apart. The tree clearing was handled with precision and care, ensuring the safety of our property and buildings while efficiently removing unwanted trees. Their equipment appropriate to the job made quick work of the job without compromising on quality. The land contouring was equally impressive, transforming uneven terrain into a beautifully shaped landscape that perfectly suited our vision. They took the time to understand our needs and provided expert recommendations to improve the project’s outcome. The rock retaining walls they completed are fantastic. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, with carefully selected stones arranged to create both functional and visually strik"

Jeff M on May 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I hired Dirt-N-Turf for a landscaping project involving tree clearing, land contouring, and the completion of rock retaining wall, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their work. From start to finish, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to perfection that sets them apart. The tree clearing was handled with precision and care, ensuring the safety of our property and buildings while efficiently removing unwanted trees. Their equipment appropriate to the job made quick work of the job without compromising on quality. The land contouring was equally impressive, transforming uneven terrain into a beautifully shaped landscape that perfectly suited our vision. They took the time to understand our needs and provided expert recommendations to improve the project’s outcome. The rock retaining walls they completed are fantastic. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, with carefully selected stones arranged to create both functional and visually strik"

Jeff M on May 2025


"Very transparent. Took an overgrown Pear tree out, multiple shrubs out, and completed landscaping and sod. Reliable and will continue to use this individual. Was satisfied with his work, I have additional services being completed. Would recommend!!!"

Angela N on November 2025

Franklin

"Very transparent. Took an overgrown Pear tree out, multiple shrubs out, and completed landscaping and sod. Reliable and will continue to use this individual. Was satisfied with his work, I have additional services being completed. Would recommend!!!"

Angela N on November 2025


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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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!"

Hayden B on November 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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!"

Hayden B on November 2025


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Jones Remodeling

5.00(
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Jones Remodeling

5.00(
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He is excellent worker and really does fine work."

dan x on May 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He is excellent worker and really does fine work."

dan x on May 2022


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Keefe Land Management

4.86(
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Keefe Land Management

4.86(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Keefe Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"End product was satisfactory but had a few misunderstandings along the way"

Chris M on November 2024

Keefe Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"End product was satisfactory but had a few misunderstandings along the way"

Chris M on November 2024


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MINC Inc.

4.33(
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MINC Inc.

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MINC Incorporated was created with a goal of providing multiple professional services under one integrated company. With this structure we save our clients time and money when searching the services, they need. Our current professional sectors includes Janitorial Cleaning, Landscaping, & Remodeling Services. We welcome commercial and residential customers. We are excited to surpass our customers expectations by going above and beyond, Making Quality More Satisfying. We look forward to working with you!

"This man hasn?t had a review since 2020 for a reason. SAVE YOUR MONEY! This man has great workers but is unprofessional himself. He?s added on additional cost for things we had already paid for & argued with us we didn?t even when his workers mentioned that we did indeed already paid for the material as well as labor. We paid for doors within the contract as the basement finish & he said we didn?t and that the finish was just muddying the drywall & we would have to pay for doors and labor to put them on. After we signed the contract with doors included and I paid $1260 for the finishing phase. He?s only on time to collect money & nothing else. He threatened to quit in the middle of the job after I had to argue that I paid for light fixtures and he refused to even consider that I did even when my wife as a witness stated we did. When he threatened to quit I said what about the rest of my material and what I paid and he stated well you got some of it. BAD FOR BUSINESS & WE HAVE PROOF! "

Terrence T on May 2025

MINC Incorporated was created with a goal of providing multiple professional services under one integrated company. With this structure we save our clients time and money when searching the services, they need. Our current professional sectors includes Janitorial Cleaning, Landscaping, & Remodeling Services. We welcome commercial and residential customers. We are excited to surpass our customers expectations by going above and beyond, Making Quality More Satisfying. We look forward to working with you!

"This man hasn?t had a review since 2020 for a reason. SAVE YOUR MONEY! This man has great workers but is unprofessional himself. He?s added on additional cost for things we had already paid for & argued with us we didn?t even when his workers mentioned that we did indeed already paid for the material as well as labor. We paid for doors within the contract as the basement finish & he said we didn?t and that the finish was just muddying the drywall & we would have to pay for doors and labor to put them on. After we signed the contract with doors included and I paid $1260 for the finishing phase. He?s only on time to collect money & nothing else. He threatened to quit in the middle of the job after I had to argue that I paid for light fixtures and he refused to even consider that I did even when my wife as a witness stated we did. When he threatened to quit I said what about the rest of my material and what I paid and he stated well you got some of it. BAD FOR BUSINESS & WE HAVE PROOF! "

Terrence T on May 2025


Goodman's Lawn Care and Service, LLC

4.63(
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Goodman's Lawn Care and Service, LLC

4.63(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Serving all of Louisville, and the surrounding areas, the professionals at Goodman's Lawn Care and Service, LLC, are the go-to, full service lawn, and landscape company you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Worked with general contractor to complete the work on time"

John F on January 2024

Serving all of Louisville, and the surrounding areas, the professionals at Goodman's Lawn Care and Service, LLC, are the go-to, full service lawn, and landscape company you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Worked with general contractor to complete the work on time"

John F on January 2024


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Hardin's Earthworks, LLC

5.00(
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Hardin's Earthworks, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Hardin's Earthworks, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Awesome job. On time & very helpful."

William T on November 2024

Hardin's Earthworks, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Awesome job. On time & very helpful."

William T on November 2024


BMS Construction LLC

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3
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BMS Construction LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

BMS Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"BMS did a bathroom remodel for our home. A year later, we had them repair our kitchen ceiling & install new tile flooring in our kitchen. Now we want to use them to build a deck. Very personal service & thorough, quality work!"

Heather W on August 2024

BMS Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"BMS did a bathroom remodel for our home. A year later, we had them repair our kitchen ceiling & install new tile flooring in our kitchen. Now we want to use them to build a deck. Very personal service & thorough, quality work!"

Heather W on August 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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.

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