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D&B Land Clearing

735 Liletown Rd
5.00(
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D&B Land Clearing

735 Liletown Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"great job"

Brock M on April 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"great job"

Brock M on April 2025


Wilburn & Son Excavating

1370 Old Shiner School Road
5.00(
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Wilburn & Son Excavating

1370 Old Shiner School Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Wilburn & Son Excavating 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.

"Real satisfied with their work. Anytime I would call they would be there. They consistently outbid everyone. They are our first call."

Marty C on February 2021

Wilburn & Son Excavating 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.

"Real satisfied with their work. Anytime I would call they would be there. They consistently outbid everyone. They are our first call."

Marty C on February 2021


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Clifton Excavating

6207 S Fork Creek Rd
4.84(
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Clifton Excavating

6207 S Fork Creek Rd
4.84(
41
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Clifton Excavating s a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Super gravel resurfacing job by Tony Clifton and crew."

John M on March 2025

Clifton Excavating s a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Super gravel resurfacing job by Tony Clifton and crew."

John M on March 2025


Precision Demolition

3712 Mount Zion Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Precision Demolition

3712 Mount Zion Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Precision Demolition 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.

Precision Demolition 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.


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Thickett-B-Gone

Located In:
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Thickett-B-Gone

Located In:
4.83(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thickett-B-Gone is a locally owned land and property clean-up service based in Columbia, Kentucky. We specialize in land clearing, tree removal, driveway repair, storm clean-up, and property prep for both residential and agricultural landowners. Our work began in storm recovery efforts, and helping people get their property back in shape is still at the heart of what we do today. We are fully insured, operate with honesty, and take pride in work done right.

"It was an excellent job."

Barbara W on October 2025

Thickett-B-Gone is a locally owned land and property clean-up service based in Columbia, Kentucky. We specialize in land clearing, tree removal, driveway repair, storm clean-up, and property prep for both residential and agricultural landowners. Our work began in storm recovery efforts, and helping people get their property back in shape is still at the heart of what we do today. We are fully insured, operate with honesty, and take pride in work done right.

"It was an excellent job."

Barbara W on October 2025



BackWoods Excavating, LLC

Peters Branch Rd
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BackWoods Excavating, LLC

Peters Branch Rd
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1 years of experience

BackWoods Excavating, LLC is locally owned business. We are located in Pulaski County serving surrounding counties. We provide good honest work at reasonable rates. We offer services such as land clearing, digging ponds, ditches, septic dugout, tree & stump removal, French drains, culverts, foundations and other services. We have a dump truck for hauling purposes. Contact BackWoods Excavating, LLC for a project that you need done at reasonable rates. We are insured and have over 25 years of experience.

BackWoods Excavating, LLC is locally owned business. We are located in Pulaski County serving surrounding counties. We provide good honest work at reasonable rates. We offer services such as land clearing, digging ponds, ditches, septic dugout, tree & stump removal, French drains, culverts, foundations and other services. We have a dump truck for hauling purposes. Contact BackWoods Excavating, LLC for a project that you need done at reasonable rates. We are insured and have over 25 years of experience.


McIntosh Excavating LLC

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McIntosh Excavating LLC

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We are a small family owned and operated business dedicated to see your wants, needs, and expectations are met. We can do anything when it comes to excavation including but not limited to, Septic Tank installation Pool leveling Site leveling All grading services Digging utilities French drains Digging basements Digging footers Clearing fence rows Clean up and cleaning Hauling and spreading dirt and gravel Hauling off debris Tree root removal And so much more! Please feel free to give us a call today for a free consultation and estimate at 1-859-779-9177

We are a small family owned and operated business dedicated to see your wants, needs, and expectations are met. We can do anything when it comes to excavation including but not limited to, Septic Tank installation Pool leveling Site leveling All grading services Digging utilities French drains Digging basements Digging footers Clearing fence rows Clean up and cleaning Hauling and spreading dirt and gravel Hauling off debris Tree root removal And so much more! Please feel free to give us a call today for a free consultation and estimate at 1-859-779-9177


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III Generation Demolition & Excavating LLC

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III Generation Demolition & Excavating LLC

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Professional operator with decades of experience. We service Laurel County and the surrounding counties as well. Services offered are as follows: -Excavation & Demolition -Trash Removal, Clearing, & Clean Outs -Scrap Metal Removal Additional services may be inquired about, however they may not be available. We make the client along with their needs/wants a priority, so you can be assured that you are getting the best experience with us. Free quotes are available by contacting the email or phone number in the picture. We look forward to helping you all soon!

Professional operator with decades of experience. We service Laurel County and the surrounding counties as well. Services offered are as follows: -Excavation & Demolition -Trash Removal, Clearing, & Clean Outs -Scrap Metal Removal Additional services may be inquired about, however they may not be available. We make the client along with their needs/wants a priority, so you can be assured that you are getting the best experience with us. Free quotes are available by contacting the email or phone number in the picture. We look forward to helping you all soon!


RYCO Land Management

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RYCO Land Management

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2 years of experience

RYCO Land Management is here to better your property. Whether its clearing land of trees and brush or adding a concrete patio for entertaining, RYCO can take care of your needs. With Profession Engineering experience on hand, there is no problem we can't tackle. Contact us today for your next property improvement.

RYCO Land Management is here to better your property. Whether its clearing land of trees and brush or adding a concrete patio for entertaining, RYCO can take care of your needs. With Profession Engineering experience on hand, there is no problem we can't tackle. Contact us today for your next property improvement.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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