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Summer Breeze Landscape & Lawn Care, LLC
4.9(
76
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Jaren to do some excavation around our home and clear out an old fence and some brush. In the process, some serious deterioration of our foundation was discovered. Jaren was able to recommend someone who could fix our foundation problem and he took care of all arrangements. It was nice to have someone who went beyond what we had hired him for to get things done right. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely hire again."
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 3-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 4-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 1-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 2-4
Remediated drainage/erosion issues

+58

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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 Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&M Construction
4.7(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Javier and his team were wonderful to work with! They created a curved, sage green stamped patio that is stunning. They came promptly, were professional, and very tidy around the work area. I highly recommend!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Goch Quality Construction did an excellent job power washing my sidewalks and driveway! The team arrived right on time and completed the work even faster than I expected. Everything looks spotless, and their professionalism really stood out. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a reliable handyman service."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horse and Hedge Landscaping
4.8(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Devin has done a wonderful job at making my yard look amazing as well as helping me with recreating old flowerbeds that just need a little bit of love. I love how communicative this company is and can be out almost next day and get the project done."
Mulch Bed
Regular Law mowing
Hedges
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Versailles, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Such a good experience for us. We hired Lightning Tree Service to trim back a large tree that was hanging over our house and power line. They were prompt, did an excellent job and were so nice and friendly. I would highly recommend them."
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work
Pictures work

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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