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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

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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

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Humm Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding 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

"Humm Construction has done a lot off work for us and our families for about a decade now. They have done and excellent job from rebuilding and remodeling our homes to digging and grading us a new driveway. They are very honest in their work and have always made our dreams come to life and more."
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement

+25

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Humm Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ada, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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. Call us today.

Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
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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(
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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
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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