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United Excavating and Septic Systems
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt did a good job explaining how the process works. He thoroughly addressed my questions/concerns which was important to me as I was spending a large amount of money. He arrived and completed work in a timely manner. He has a great team and I look forward to hiring him to complete my future projects."
Response time2 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TRAVIS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Tanner did an awesome job cleaning and clearing out all of the old bushes and trees and a falling down garage on our rental property! Very happy with how it turned out! Thank you!"
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B & C Agri-Solutions
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company is awesome and they go above and beyond to make sure that everything is done right and the customer is happy. I love the communication and the communication style and the heads up. I never had to worry about what needed to be done or when it was gonna be done. Highly recommend. Five stars."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highline Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

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Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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CW Outdoor Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Jeff's Excavating & Construction LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My culvert was damaged then caved in after flooding making my driveway unusable and so I needed a new culvert put in Jeff responded and came out quickly to get the job done. Very professional and did excellent work. I am a very satisfied customer and would not hesitate to have him do work for me. Highly recommend!!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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E&S Mulching
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Smithland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys went above and beyond what I needed done. They cleared the property quickly and cleaned everything up to be burned I just a few hours."
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Response time40 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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