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Avatar for Virtuoso Landscaping
Virtuoso Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Virtuoso Landscaping was great to work with! Kristi walked me through every step of the process and was highly communicative. Their pricing was very fair, the crew that completed our landscaping was very professional, and the end product turned out great!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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All Out Plumbing & Excavation
4.8(
9
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The two gentlemen were extremely nice and polite! Checked several things before narrowing it down and taking care of the problem. I will call the. Again for any plumbing needs !"
Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
28
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and his crew went above and beyond when it came to removing an old concrete swimming pool from our property. Sean was very prompt in calling and coming out to give a very reasonable estimate on the demolition of the pool and concrete surrounding deck. He started work on the demo immediately and did a very thorough job of removing the old pool structure and deck - he didn't fill in the old pool because he said it would hold water and our yard would always be spongey - he used a machine to hammer it into pieces and then used his excavator to load his trailer and haul the debris away. Afterwards, the restoration of the yard began. We had an unusually wet spring and it was very very difficult for Sean and his crew to backfill and grade - its impossible to grade mud. Sean went above and beyond bringing in loads of gravel to stabilize the soil so they could backfill the hole. Even though the gravel was much pricier than just using dirt, he never asked to increase his quote."
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50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for M3 Xcavating & Cleanout, LLC
M3 Xcavating & Cleanout, LLC
4.9(
8
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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 time7 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
4.2(
49
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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!"
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Response time1 day
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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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
Avatar for Durastruct, LLC
Durastruct, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Timely, courteous, professional.....extremely satisfied customer would absolutely hire them for the next job. Durastruct painted the exterior of my house and I could not be happier"
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+33

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Start by assessing your foundation drainage, as Akron clay soils trap moisture and cause basement leaks. Correcting surface grading away from the house is a critical early excavating project. You must also inspect aging clay sewer laterals for root intrusion. Repairing degraded sub-bases under driveways is another essential step to combat damage from regional freeze-thaw cycles.

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Trench safety during excavating requires strict adherence to proper shoring, as OH clay soils fail suddenly without warning. Improperly installing drain tile with the wrong slope makes foundation moisture problems worse. You must compact backfill layer by layer to prevent uneven settling. Additionally, failing to dig footings below the prescribed 36-inch frost depth guarantees expensive heaving damage.

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A major mistake is proceeding with excavating before receiving all state utility locates. Misinterpreting these markings creates severe safety hazards. Homeowners also ignore how clay soils collapse rapidly after rain. Altering your yard's grade without accounting for natural drainage patterns causes flooding for neighbors. Finally, digging during Akron freeze-thaw periods destabilizes trench walls and damages materials.

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Homeowners underestimate how heavy clay soils behave during excavating work in OH. Clay expands when saturated and causes unexpected trench instability. Your planning must account for high water tables and strict local permit requirements for drainage alterations. Additionally, winter weather significantly shortens the usable season, and older neighborhoods hide unmapped underground utility lines that complicate timelines.

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Keep materials on hand to manage heavy clay soils and frequent rain during excavating projects in Akron. Stock up on tarps and erosion control supplies to protect open trenches from sudden storms and freeze-thaw cycles. You must also maintain clear records of your utility locate markings. Proper drainage supplies are essential to prevent exposed areas from flooding quickly.

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