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Avatar for J&H Excavating, LLC
J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"J&H Excavating are an amazing team! They did such a great job on our water line (I thought it was an impossible project and they thankfully proved me wrong) we hired them to build a beautiful half-acre pond. They were super efficient, professional, courteous, responsive, and a pleasure to have around."
Building pad
Final Grade after all the debris was loaded out
seed, fertilized, and strawed
Demo
Demo

+9

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C.G.H. Property Management
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Mikey did an excellent job clearing the land!"
3.5 acre forestry mulching
Food plot clearing
Pond clearing & repair
Excavating Project
Driveway on a mountain

+76

Response time5 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Raj and his crew did an incredible job building our outdoor patio. He was easy to work with, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch and we couldn?t be happier with the result. Highly recommend! We?ll be using him for any future remodeling needs!"
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LM Landscaping & Land Management
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional job done great in a timely manner. Good communication and reasonably priced. Will use him again"
Response time12 hrs
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DirtyWork
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

DirtyWork Excavation offers Land Clearing, Excavation work, Driveway repairs and many other services. We are Licensed and Insured, and have the reliability and ability to perform jobs, small and large.

Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Driveway repair
Iowa project
Iowa project

+2

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ohio Valley Land Clearing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I specialize in land clearing and minor excavation, helping property owners turn raw land into usable space. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, I handle each job efficiently and safely. From clearing brush to light excavation, I take pride in doing the job right and leaving customers with results they can rely on.

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AJ's Siteworks
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Austin did an excellent job. He cleared the land where I built a barn. He was timely and responsive to needs and requests."
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+13

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Delaying an excavating project in Athens leads to severe structural damage as clay-heavy soils repeatedly swell and shrink. Postponing this work also increases the risk of basement flooding and foundation issues, especially near the Hocking River flood zones. Furthermore, ignoring necessary digging allows undetected subsidence from historical coal mining to worsen beneath your property. Always address these issues promptly to protect your home.

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When planning excavating work in Athens, check state mine maps for historical underground coal mining activity beneath your property. Schedule your project for late summer or fall to avoid frozen ground and heavy spring rains. You must notify the state utility protection service at least two business days before digging. Finally, account for steep slope regulations and required setbacks from existing septic systems.

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For excavating projects in OH, use imported granular fill like crushed limestone or gravel for backfilling, as native clay shifts with moisture. You should use washed gravel or crushed stone for drainage installations to handle frequent rainfall. Additionally, install erosion control fabrics like silt fencing to manage hilly terrain. Ensure any concrete used meets state specifications for freeze-thaw resistance to withstand cold winters.

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Your Athens home is a prime candidate for an excavating project if you notice horizontal foundation cracks, bowing walls, or chronic basement water intrusion. Properties on hillsides with visible erosion or drainage issues also require immediate attention. If your doors and windows stick seasonally due to expanding clay soils, or if you live in a flood zone, schedule a professional assessment right away.

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After finishing an excavating project in Athens, stabilize the disturbed soil within two to seven days using seed, mulch, or erosion blankets. Request compaction testing for the backfill to prevent uneven settling in clay-heavy soils. Monitor your new drainage performance through the wet season from November to April. Finally, confirm all local inspections are complete and plant native vegetation to stabilize the slopes.

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