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Concrete Perfection, LLC
3.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"A very professional and courteous company. Communication was superior. Ken worked tirelessly to complete the job as requested. The work was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up after. If I ever need more concrete work I will hire Ken. Thank you Ken."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Highline Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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Solis Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Here at Solis Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
Fence Rebuild
Fence Rebuild

+31

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CW Outdoor Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, 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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Fresh Start Lawncare & Landscaping
4.8(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The front of our house now looks so pretty! ð ¥° It is an older house and I wanted the landscaping to match. They really listened to what I wanted. Wow! They really delivered! David and his wife are such nice people. I really enjoyed working with them. Would definitely hire Fresh Start again."
Strip life
Mowing
Fertilizer treatment
Bush trimming
Bush trimming

+1

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AVK Hauling
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found out about this company as I was trying to move. I have a lot going on so I couldnâ  t put all my time into moving from house to house. They handle and moved everything with extensive care and very timely."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Todd Enterprises SLE MBR LLC
4.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Utica, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hard workers. They went over and above my expectations. The yard work they did for me was labor intensive! I can assure if you have most any kind of yard work. you will not be sorry if you hire them! Their charge for my work was an excellently priced!"
Front Steps
Front Steps
Driveway
Driveway
Happy Clients

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

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