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Avatar for Let's Dig20 Construction
Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
34
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amelia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick was a pleasure to work with. My project was a driveway expansion and gravel bases for two sheds. He listened to what I wanted and made suggestions on how that could best be accomplished. He did not try to sell me anything I didn't need. The work was done when he said it would be and it met my desired outcome."
Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for MOREHOUSE EXCAVATING LLC
MOREHOUSE EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amelia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Morehouse Excavating on several occasions for a variety of home projects some were minor and a few were major. I can say without hesitation this is by far the most professional experience I've had working with any individual or company at my residence. Professionalism, respect for your input and great value for the amount of work and attention to detail is why I would never consider using anyone else. There's no need to look any further!"
Tree Cutting
Excavating
Excavating
new culvert
Excavating

+12

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for O.I. Landscape
O.I. Landscape
4.7(
194
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amelia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They uprooted and removed 10 small boxwoods we had in our front beds. Plan to have them come out in the spring and plant some new boxwoods with a few arborvitaes."
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+547

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
Avatar for C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amelia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home owners association was responsible for getting a structure torn down. We contacted a few places for estimates. C. Kirk enterprises returned my call and got a quote together very quickly. We used them for the project and they did a great job. Communication was excellent. They did what they agreed to do and kept us informed every step of the way. We will definitely contact C. Kirk enterprises for any and all jobs we have in the future. Thanks again!"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Brandon Castillo Landscaping
Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amelia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew dug a 3 foot deep 75 foot long ditch for a new water line through a heavily landscaped terrace where a mechanical ditch cutting machine could not be used. I cannot begin to describe all the ways they were thoughtful about the project and careful to preserve the existing landscape. He had to reschedule the first meeting for the job estimate because of a time conflict, but we met the next day. The following day his crew showed up and completed the project in just two day. The ditch location required cutting through hard clay. The company can apparently do many different kinds of projects besides landscaping. I will definitely hire Brandon and his crew again for other projects."
Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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