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Triple L Demo, Deconstruction Excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Triple-L enterprises were very professional. On time and did a great job filling in my pond and excavating my yard perfectly. I would recommend them to anyone."
Water Main Repair
Water Main Repair
Demo
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Restivo Excavating, LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I could not agree more with the other positive reviews. Tom and his crew were honest and diligent. Tom was up front about how bad off our situation was and was able to clearly explain how he would fix it without out ever pressuring a sale. He finished with in the time frame he said even with the bad weather and with set backs due to how my system was set up. His work and customer service speaks for it's self. I put a lot of trust in him with this huge investment to my home and I would hire him again. I will most definitely be recommending him to friends who need waterproofing work."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Amherst, 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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Lakeside Excavating & Concrete, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had them redo my gravel driveway. They dug out the old stone and dirt since my driveway was flooding. They graded it, brought in new stone, and spread it evenly. He was on time and reasonably priced. I was happy with the final result and would hire him again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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