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Ackison Enterprises

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Ackison Enterprises

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025


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J&H Excavating, LLC

4.75(
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J&H Excavating, LLC

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great work!"

Jeannie F on August 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great work!"

Jeannie F on August 2024


"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023


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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation and Demolition Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation and Demolition Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023


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Cunningham Land Management

5.00(
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Cunningham Land Management

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Cunningham land management is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 11+ experience

"Great work, super fast, quality workmen ship, takes pride in work!"

Kody K on January 2023

Cunningham land management is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. 11+ experience

"Great work, super fast, quality workmen ship, takes pride in work!"

Kody K on January 2023


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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

4.20(
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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Working with Alex and his crew started off as a great experience. The driveway looked nice at first, but within a couple of weeks and after heavy rain, cars and even people?s feet began sinking into the gravel along, the gravel pushing out the retaining wall, sinking altogether, and ruts everywhere due to the gravel not being compacted. I immediately made Alex aware of the issue, and he said he?d come fix it. He never communicated a specific day, and when he finally said he was planning to come, I let him know I had a renter that day. After additional follow ups from me, he sent a quote for nearly $1,000 more to ?fix? the driveway by rolling and compacting it, which is the exact work that should have been done the first time. I had already paid several thousand dollars for a fresh driveway, so being asked to pay extra just to have the job done correctly was surprising and frustrating. I asked if we could meet in the middle on the added cost, and never heard back."

Kelley E on December 2025

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Working with Alex and his crew started off as a great experience. The driveway looked nice at first, but within a couple of weeks and after heavy rain, cars and even people?s feet began sinking into the gravel along, the gravel pushing out the retaining wall, sinking altogether, and ruts everywhere due to the gravel not being compacted. I immediately made Alex aware of the issue, and he said he?d come fix it. He never communicated a specific day, and when he finally said he was planning to come, I let him know I had a renter that day. After additional follow ups from me, he sent a quote for nearly $1,000 more to ?fix? the driveway by rolling and compacting it, which is the exact work that should have been done the first time. I had already paid several thousand dollars for a fresh driveway, so being asked to pay extra just to have the job done correctly was surprising and frustrating. I asked if we could meet in the middle on the added cost, and never heard back."

Kelley E on December 2025


"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025


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C.G.H. Property Management

5.00(
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C.G.H. Property Management

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in excavation service and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024

We specialize in excavation service and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024


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LM Landscaping & Land Management

5.00(
2
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LM Landscaping & Land Management

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At LM Landscaping & Land Management we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Luke cleared my River bank by dock. Removed large tress and bushes. Graded the bank down to meet the river. I can walk down the bank now and put my kayaks in or just swim. He did an amazing job. He also leveled under my deck for my RV and put down gravel. He can do it all!! I would recommended him to anyone needing work done. "

Laura C on September 2025

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At LM Landscaping & Land Management we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Luke cleared my River bank by dock. Removed large tress and bushes. Graded the bank down to meet the river. I can walk down the bank now and put my kayaks in or just swim. He did an amazing job. He also leveled under my deck for my RV and put down gravel. He can do it all!! I would recommended him to anyone needing work done. "

Laura C on September 2025


"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025

TF Services is a woman owned company specializing in land clearing & disaster relief clean up.

"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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