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Avatar for Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Honest, upfront and a true professional. I have him give me estimate. The job was reshaping a long driveway and leveling a 12'x15' patch of ground to place a shed on. He came in the next morning and got it done right. He is a very personable guy, even tho he's ex Army. LOL.."

Michael J on December 2025

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Honest, upfront and a true professional. I have him give me estimate. The job was reshaping a long driveway and leveling a 12'x15' patch of ground to place a shed on. He came in the next morning and got it done right. He is a very personable guy, even tho he's ex Army. LOL.."

Michael J on December 2025


Install Pro LLC

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Install Pro LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Install Pro LLC 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.

"They were very professional and friendly. They answered all our questions and sent us an estimate right away. They came when they said they would and we were very pleased with the completed work. We would highly recommend them."

Shyrl L on November 2023

Install Pro LLC 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.

"They were very professional and friendly. They answered all our questions and sent us an estimate right away. They came when they said they would and we were very pleased with the completed work. We would highly recommend them."

Shyrl L on November 2023


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Cantrell Drilling & Pump Services

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Cantrell Drilling & Pump Services

5.00(
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Super Service Award
80 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"Great communication and hard working. The job was finished quickly and I am happy with the end result. "

Daniel D on April 2025

We are 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.

"Great communication and hard working. The job was finished quickly and I am happy with the end result. "

Daniel D on April 2025


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Scotts Landscape And Excavation

4.50(
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Scotts Landscape And Excavation

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Scotts Landscape And Excavation 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.

"Was very prompt and followed through and met projected timeline"

Wendy D on April 2023

Scotts Landscape And Excavation 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.

"Was very prompt and followed through and met projected timeline"

Wendy D on April 2023


Duncan Lawn Care

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Duncan Lawn Care

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience, Duncan Lawn Care 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. Call us today!

"Excellent job. He does my lawn mowing weekly. Always goes above and beyond to do whatever needs to be done. He always removes leaves in fall and cleans snow from my driveway in winter. I have had problems with bugs on my plants this year and he took care of that. Very knowledgeable in his field of work. I would highly recommend him !!! He goes above and beyond to make sure job is to your satisfaction! "

Betty D on July 2025

With over 5 years of experience, Duncan Lawn Care 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. Call us today!

"Excellent job. He does my lawn mowing weekly. Always goes above and beyond to do whatever needs to be done. He always removes leaves in fall and cleans snow from my driveway in winter. I have had problems with bugs on my plants this year and he took care of that. Very knowledgeable in his field of work. I would highly recommend him !!! He goes above and beyond to make sure job is to your satisfaction! "

Betty D on July 2025


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A List Construction & Land Development

5.00(
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A List Construction & Land Development

5.00(
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Did a Great Job!"

Mike W on December 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.

"Did a Great Job!"

Mike W on December 2025


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Wilson Excavation

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Wilson Excavation

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Wilson Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. We are a family-owned excavating crew ready to tackle any job- big or small! From septic tanks to waterlines and more, we take pride in doing quality work you can count on.

"Yes. Lane did a fantastic job."

Matt M on December 2025

Wilson Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. We are a family-owned excavating crew ready to tackle any job- big or small! From septic tanks to waterlines and more, we take pride in doing quality work you can count on.

"Yes. Lane did a fantastic job."

Matt M on December 2025


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LZ Clearing & Fencing

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LZ Clearing & Fencing

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

LZ Clearing & Fencing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

LZ Clearing & Fencing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


4P Land Services

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4P Land Services

New on AngiNew on Angi
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


JONES QUALITY CONCRETE-EXCAVATION L.L.C.

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JONES QUALITY CONCRETE-EXCAVATION L.L.C.

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Jones Quality Concrete-Excavation 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.

Jones Quality Concrete-Excavation 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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