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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
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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 removed 3 very large trees along my property line that were leaning over my neighbors fence. My neighbor keeps an immaculate yard with numerous flower beds and an outbuilding and working from her yard to remove the trees would have caused a lot of damage to her property. Ron was able to climb each tree, tie a large rope and pull the trees onto my property with a skid steer as he cut them. I questioned if it could be done. It was pretty amazing to watch. He did an amazing job of placing the trees where they needed to go. Very pleased with the work performed and the cost."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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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.

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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
LL Trucking and Excavation
5.0(
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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(
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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."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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. 

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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