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T&J Rooter Service

4.79(
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T&J Rooter Service

4.79(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Andrew and Nate were absolutely AMAZING! So helpful the day after Thanksgiving and fixed a clogged kitchen sink/drain!!!! Highly recommend T and J over and over. "

leslie f on November 2025

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Andrew and Nate were absolutely AMAZING! So helpful the day after Thanksgiving and fixed a clogged kitchen sink/drain!!!! Highly recommend T and J over and over. "

leslie f on November 2025

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Bogi Farms, LLC

5.00(
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Bogi Farms, LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Bogi Farms, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Travis was knowledgeable and very hard working. He put in a dry well throughout my always flooded back yard. Really knew his stuff. Did everything in about 3 visits. Showed up and got everything done and no more flooding happening - very pleased! "

Jean T on May 2025

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Bogi Farms, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Travis was knowledgeable and very hard working. He put in a dry well throughout my always flooded back yard. Really knew his stuff. Did everything in about 3 visits. Showed up and got everything done and no more flooding happening - very pleased! "

Jean T on May 2025

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ASAP - American Sewer & Plumbing Services Inc

4.84(
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ASAP - American Sewer & Plumbing Services Inc

4.84(
170
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

A.S.A.P.-American Sewer And Plumbing Services Inc. is a Toledo based company striving to meet your expectations on what a professional plumbing and drain cleaning service should be! *Prompt polite service *Competitive pricing based on national averages. Additional Phone: North: 419-726-1925, East: 419-693-9790, West: 419-476-1000, South: 419-382-2299, Wood County: 419-575-2979.

"Eric and crew were awesome. It was a big job but they completed it in one day. We thought the price was extremely fair, at the end of the job we realized we may have paid too little. Extremely competent and professional."

Theresa M on April 2020

A.S.A.P.-American Sewer And Plumbing Services Inc. is a Toledo based company striving to meet your expectations on what a professional plumbing and drain cleaning service should be! *Prompt polite service *Competitive pricing based on national averages. Additional Phone: North: 419-726-1925, East: 419-693-9790, West: 419-476-1000, South: 419-382-2299, Wood County: 419-575-2979.

"Eric and crew were awesome. It was a big job but they completed it in one day. We thought the price was extremely fair, at the end of the job we realized we may have paid too little. Extremely competent and professional."

Theresa M on April 2020

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Grounds One

4.87(
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Grounds One

4.87(
285
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Grounds One is Toledo, Ohio's number one excavation contractor. We know how important it is to our customers to get the job done right the first time! When searching for excavation contractors in Toledo, skip the search and go with the best. Grounds One of Toledo are pros in, excavation, leveling, grading, sloping, tear-our, site-prep and more. We also offer our services as a white-label solution to local concrete and asphalt contractors! Call us now! Please keep in mind that we no longer offer services for lawncare. We would like to thank all of our past lawncare customers for making us what we are today!

"We have a huge yard with lots of trees and the team did an excellent job clearing out our yard. Very dependable!"

Kamala N on May 2021

Grounds One is Toledo, Ohio's number one excavation contractor. We know how important it is to our customers to get the job done right the first time! When searching for excavation contractors in Toledo, skip the search and go with the best. Grounds One of Toledo are pros in, excavation, leveling, grading, sloping, tear-our, site-prep and more. We also offer our services as a white-label solution to local concrete and asphalt contractors! Call us now! Please keep in mind that we no longer offer services for lawncare. We would like to thank all of our past lawncare customers for making us what we are today!

"We have a huge yard with lots of trees and the team did an excellent job clearing out our yard. Very dependable!"

Kamala N on May 2021

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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

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Jr's Handy Home Services

5.00(
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Jr's Handy Home Services

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence 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.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence 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.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021

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The Basement Guys

4.65(
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The Basement Guys

4.65(
257
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.

The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.

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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

5.00(
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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021

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Last update on January 05, 2026

Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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