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Avatar for SIDENER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC
SIDENER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott has done work on several occasions for me and has always done a great job. Communication is excellent, has always got the jobs done quickly and has great prices! You will save time having Scott come out and get your job done for you and have great results!"
Fry/Douglas jobs
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch

+3

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Humm Construction
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend very professional and knowledgeable. They showed up on time and did great work and answered all my questions and concerns.did a great job on making sure I was happy with the work before they left. Will definitely use them for further projects"
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement

+14

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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

Response time7 hrs
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Crawford Land & Lawn Co.
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Local Farmer owned landscaping company thriving to give our clients the look they want. We have clients in Urbana, St. Paris, Bellefountain, Marysville, Springfield and surrounding areas.

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S & K Excavating, LLC
4.4(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Falling Leaves Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John, the owner, is super nice, as are the people working for him. He was able to give us an estimate the day we contacted him and came within two weeks to remove the tree. When the weather seemed like it wasn t going to cooperate, he contacted me so we could come up with a back up plan. We will definitely hire him again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In N Out was hired to move me and they did a wonderful job! He was very careful and precise with the move to ensure none of my belongings were damaged. He was well prepared and very kind. He moved all my stuff in the pouring with a smile on his face. 10/10!"
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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