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Last update on January 14, 2026

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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

"George and Sam were professional, courteous, and meticulous in their work installing our new Kohler toilet. I highly recommend All-Star Drain Solutions."
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%
25 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

"They did a great job started on time. And finished on time did quite a bit of scraping, and picked up all the paint chips did some repair to the soffits and straightened those out. And took care of the woodwork. Did a good detailed job with making sure the paint didn't get over on the roof drip edge."
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 crew took down two trees, one large one very close to the house. They cleared up all debris and carted away. Ron cut the trees very low to the ground for us. Very good price, best quote we got. We would highly recommend and will use them again."
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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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+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
5 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."
Front Steps
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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
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stanford, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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