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"Fixed our gas fireplace promptly at a reasonable price. Thankful!"

Joan C on January 2024

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Fixed our gas fireplace promptly at a reasonable price. Thankful!"

Joan C on January 2024


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Clifton Excavating

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Clifton Excavating

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 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


LL Trucking and Excavation

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LL Trucking and Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023


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Thickett-B-Gone

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Thickett-B-Gone

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Customers say: Quality work
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"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!"

Terry G on November 2025

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"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!"

Terry G on November 2025


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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC

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Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC

4.90(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."

Gail Y on April 2025

Bluegrass Terrain Titans, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.

"These gentlemen did an outstanding job with my project. They are passionate about going above and beyond and are extremely hard workers! I will defiantly use them again and highly recommend them, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks guys."

Gail Y on April 2025


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JDot DirtWorks

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JDot DirtWorks

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025

JDOT 223 DirtWorks is a family-focused, faith-driven excavation and property services company serving Central Kentucky. We specialize in custom dirt bike/off-road track builds, excavation & grading, driveway installation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and full property transformations. With strong work ethic, reliable communication, and an eye for detail, we deliver quality results that stand the test of time. Your land, improved the right way.

"He came in and redid the driveway at our farm. It was much needed and he made the water drain off of it. "

morgan c on December 2025


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Louisville Mechanical Services

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Louisville Mechanical Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Louisville Mechanical Services is a premier HVAC contractor the state of Kentucky. We specialize commercial boiler, chillers, pumps, custom sheetmetal, industrial piping, pumps, plumbing, building automation, HVAC installs and all the above full service. We take pride in our work and we look forward to doing business with you. Give us a call today to schedule a free quote.

"Best price compare to other companies. Easy to work with. Showed up on time and completed the project in one day! Highly recommend this company. Nice to find honesty in a company."

Amy C on December 2023

Louisville Mechanical Services is a premier HVAC contractor the state of Kentucky. We specialize commercial boiler, chillers, pumps, custom sheetmetal, industrial piping, pumps, plumbing, building automation, HVAC installs and all the above full service. We take pride in our work and we look forward to doing business with you. Give us a call today to schedule a free quote.

"Best price compare to other companies. Easy to work with. Showed up on time and completed the project in one day! Highly recommend this company. Nice to find honesty in a company."

Amy C on December 2023


Ayres Excavation

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Ayres Excavation

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Ayres Excavation. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience, solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"Luke Ayres did a great job. He is a very hard working nice young man."

Angela M on July 2019

Welcome to Ayres Excavation. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience, solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"Luke Ayres did a great job. He is a very hard working nice young man."

Angela M on July 2019


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Perdue Excavating

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Perdue Excavating

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41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Perdue Excavating has over 30 years experience servicing all of Nicholasville, Jessamine County and surrounding counties. We are a one stop shop for all your excavating needs and no job is to big nor to small for our equipment to handle. We are a family owned and locally operated business that strives for perfection on every job and guarantee customer satisfaction Give us a call today for a free estimate.

Perdue Excavating has over 30 years experience servicing all of Nicholasville, Jessamine County and surrounding counties. We are a one stop shop for all your excavating needs and no job is to big nor to small for our equipment to handle. We are a family owned and locally operated business that strives for perfection on every job and guarantee customer satisfaction Give us a call today for a free estimate.


"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

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. 

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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