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A List Construction & Land Development

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A List Construction & Land Development

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

A-List Construction and Land Development is here to help with your excavation, skidsteer and dump trailer hauling needs. Dirt work, excavation, Land development and more. Feel free to reach out and let us know how we can assist.

"A truly professional outfit, great communication, on time and affordable services."

Steven S on August 2025

A-List Construction and Land Development is here to help with your excavation, skidsteer and dump trailer hauling needs. Dirt work, excavation, Land development and more. Feel free to reach out and let us know how we can assist.

"A truly professional outfit, great communication, on time and affordable services."

Steven S on August 2025

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Lemm Excavation LLC

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Lemm Excavation LLC

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1 years of experience

Welcome to Lemm Excavation, your trusted partner in precision trenching, stump removal, water leak repairs, installs, landscaping and more! Communication is one of our top priorities. We always call, text or message back our customers and offer free quotes.

Welcome to Lemm Excavation, your trusted partner in precision trenching, stump removal, water leak repairs, installs, landscaping and more! Communication is one of our top priorities. We always call, text or message back our customers and offer free quotes.

HP dirtworks

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HP dirtworks

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Dirtwork clearing drainage work also offer mobile mechanic work for heavy equipment, semis, trucks, and cars. Honest reliable down to earth and stand by our work. Have 15 years experience in the field and now are owner operators

Dirtwork clearing drainage work also offer mobile mechanic work for heavy equipment, semis, trucks, and cars. Honest reliable down to earth and stand by our work. Have 15 years experience in the field and now are owner operators

A-Better Plumber

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A-Better Plumber

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A family owned and operated Plumbing company specializing in new construction with some remodeling work. Dedicated to providing A Better plumbing experience than some Builders provide...

"Josh was a fantastic choice that did not disappoint! In this day and age you never know if your gonna get someone honest, respectful and more or the bottom of the barrel that will have you wishing you never used them. I made a great choice. The work was great and always on Time! Would 10/10 use again"

AUSTIN G on September 2024

A family owned and operated Plumbing company specializing in new construction with some remodeling work. Dedicated to providing A Better plumbing experience than some Builders provide...

"Josh was a fantastic choice that did not disappoint! In this day and age you never know if your gonna get someone honest, respectful and more or the bottom of the barrel that will have you wishing you never used them. I made a great choice. The work was great and always on Time! Would 10/10 use again"

AUSTIN G on September 2024

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Bushmaster LLC

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Bushmaster LLC

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We provide, land clearing and forestry mulching and also do some dirt work and gravel work. We are a father and son run business. We pride ourselve's on doing the best work possible and we will do anything to make it right with our customers. We provide a ecological way to clear your land without leaving the footprint that a dozer would create.

We provide, land clearing and forestry mulching and also do some dirt work and gravel work. We are a father and son run business. We pride ourselve's on doing the best work possible and we will do anything to make it right with our customers. We provide a ecological way to clear your land without leaving the footprint that a dozer would create.

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Jakes excavation

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Jakes excavation

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Excavation and grading, French drains, erosion repair and control, land reclamation , septic systems driveway repair and construction

"The service was good. I would definitely hire them again. I like the quality of their work and being hard-working."

Mike T on September 2021

Excavation and grading, French drains, erosion repair and control, land reclamation , septic systems driveway repair and construction

"The service was good. I would definitely hire them again. I like the quality of their work and being hard-working."

Mike T on September 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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