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All Out Plumbing & Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Job was done quickly, efficiently, and properly. Would use them again, no doubt about it! The price was very reasonable. The crew was very courteous. My job was the installation of a new hot water tank. I removed and drained the old tank and they not only installed the new tank, but they also removed the old tank without me having to ask them to do that portion of the job. GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COMPANY!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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M3 Xcavating & Cleanout, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam (Owner) was so speedy with providing a quote and coming to our home to do our excavation project! Very reasonably priced! Thank you Adam for such a great job and wonderful communication! Will definitely refer anybody I know to this company!"
5 acres of Excavating
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"18x33 pool & deck removal- fast removal, hauled everything away. Graded, seeded, covered w/ straw. Left the entire area spotless! Very polite & quick. Worth every penny...highly recommend!"
Brick walkway
Paver walkway
Paver walkway
Unilock wall
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
139 neighbors recently requested a quote
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Beck Electric, Generators & Plumbing
4.1(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes. Todd came and he did a great job of fixing my broken water pipe that had broken under my deck during winter. He went right in with all the cob webs and got the job done in no time at all. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained everything. I would surely have them back for any other plumbing or electrical needs i need done."
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Rheem Water Heater
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FAQs for excavation projects in Akron, OH

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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