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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Stamping Ground - Updated Nov 2026

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J&M Construction
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Stamping Ground, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Javier and his team were wonderful to work with! They created a curved, sage green stamped patio that is stunning. They came promptly, were professional, and very tidy around the work area. I highly recommend!"
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+26

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Excavation and Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Stamping Ground, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carl at Absolute Excavation and Construction did an excellent job for our project. Competitively priced, honest, diligent, and an eye for details all apply to Absolute Excavation and Construction. We absolutely would recommend them in the future. Carl made our move out clearing our house seamless. Thank you Carl and Geneva for all of your hard work!"
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Excavator
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stamping Ground, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

The Excavator is a family owned Excavation and concrete service located in Versailles Ky. Have been in business since 1999 and are always looking for new projects and leads. We do a lot of underground electrical work as well concrete pad and flat work. We have done many kinds of utility excavation as well general skid steer and excavations services. We offer concrete cutting and removal as well as many other services. Fast pace, reliable and quality work with everything we do. Please feel free to call Nathan at 859 227 7522 or email at [email protected]

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BSP Corp
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stamping Ground, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny was excellent!! I hired him to remove the bathroom demolition debris. He was very nice and polite. He responded right away to my request. The price was the best I got from different companies. He got the job done in few minutes and left the area complete clean. I 100% recommend him"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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