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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Summer Shade, 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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Owen’s Landscape & Outdoor Design
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

🌿Introducing Owen's Landscape &\nOutdoor Design🌿\nYour outdoor space should feel welcoming, polished, and cared for — not stressful or overwhelming. At Owen's Landscape & Outdoor Design, I focus on creating clean, beautiful, thoughtfully designed landscapes that make homes and properties stand out while staying practical to maintain.\nWhether your property needs a simple refresh or a full transformation, I bring creativity, attention to detail, and dependable service to every project.\nServices include:\n• Landscape design & bed renovations\n• Shrub & hedge trimming\n• Mulching & seasonal cleanups\n• Flower & perennial planting\n• Property curb appeal improvements & pressure washing\n• Overgrowth removal & outdoor refreshes\n• Commercial & residential landscaping\n\nI believe in honest communication, quality work, and treating every property with care and respect. My goal is simple: create outdoor spaces people feel proud of.\nCurrently serving Glasgow and surrounding areas.

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Watson Builders
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Pool deck build
Pool deck build
Pool deck build
Pool deck build
Pool deck build

+27

Precision Demolition
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Precision Demolition is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Wrex It, LLC did an outstanding job excavating and grading our future building site. Gary and his crew were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail. The site was graded exactly as needed, and the work was completed efficiently and on schedule. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Wrex It, LLC for any excavation or site preparation project."
Pond build
Pond build
Pond build
Pond rehab
Pond rehab

+2

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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.

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