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Avatar for Clifton Excavating
Clifton Excavating
4.8(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was very prompt in coming by to take a look at the job. He was very professional and explained what needed to be done and how long it would take, They were done in just a couple of days and it turned out beautifully, i would highly recommend them to take of your project."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fixed our gas fireplace promptly at a reasonable price. Thankful!"
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holler Boyz
5.0(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Actually replaced rails on porch. Look great. Was told it looks like a new house. Very happy with the work and appearance."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan, John and Aiden were friendly, but professional. The quote for the project was very reasonable and they finished in a timely manner. They always let me know in advance when they would arrive. Even though it was a smaller project (new steps and railings from my screened in back deck to the yard), they treated it with the same care as a larger construction. They made appropriate suggestions and answered any questions I had. I would use Goch Construction again and will recommend them to friends and neighbors."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Punctual and very professional! They went beyond what was expected and did and absolutely fantastic job."
2020 John Deere 333g
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle iis very professional and personanable. We are glad and grateful to have discovered him."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Branch Contracting
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Pride ourselves in clean and honest work. Readily available and free quotes!

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The Excavator
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stanford, KY and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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