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Avatar for Patterson Excavation, LLC
Patterson Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Casey did a great job at a good price. Very reliable and his quality and attention to detail was great. I would recommend him for any job you may have and would use him again."
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+68

Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
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O.I. Landscape
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dirt and topsoil delivery went well. Im happy with the job turnout. Id recommend this company."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Trax Excavating, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is the only one that showed up to look at the work I needed done in person. Had 4 acres I needed cleared and graded, not only did they do the work but they also showed me a couple other things they could do to really get the most out of my property! I will definitely use them again for future work now that I know that they can run my water and sewage lines for my new house.. Thanks Chad!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K&G Tree Service
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"10/10 expert treee service, very safe, clean and great work on my property"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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K&M PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!\n

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C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home owners association was responsible for getting a structure torn down. We contacted a few places for estimates. C. Kirk enterprises returned my call and got a quote together very quickly. We used them for the project and they did a great job. Communication was excellent. They did what they agreed to do and kept us informed every step of the way. We will definitely contact C. Kirk enterprises for any and all jobs we have in the future. Thanks again!"
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good attention to detail and pleasant personality"
Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Kelley Bros Utility
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in excavation, land clearing, grading, gravel, and underground utilities.

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EARTHWORX LAND MANAGEMENT
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Southgate, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, very knowledgeable. Made the appointment, he arrived early and did a fantastic job. We will definitely be hiring him for further jobs."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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