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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
LL Trucking and Excavation
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Summer Shade, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My husband and I had some grading and excavating work done. Derrick and his men were very knowledgeable and professional. Did an amazing job in record time. We actually have a yard now thatâ s ready for grass seed! Thank you all for everything. Would recommend 100%"
Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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