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Virtuoso Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't be happier; that is the only way to start this review. Rod and Kristi worked with me on the design. They took the time to understand the materials and aesthetics that were important to our family. Changes to the design were handled quickly. Most importantly Virtuoso Landscaping fulfilled every single aspect of the contract quickly, neatly and with exceptional service. I was very impressed how polite and friendly everyone on the crew was. My husband who doubted the need for the stairs absolutely loves them. He now has a safe, efficient passage to his favorite fishing spot. Thank you, Rod, Kristi and Crew! Again, couldn't be happier. Can't wait for you to work some landscaping magic in the spring."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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
BROKEN STONE EXCAVATING L.L.C.
1.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery. \nFully licensed and insured\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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