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Avatar for JRW Construction Co.
JRW Construction Co.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contacted me promptly and efficiently installed a new gas line for the gad logs in my fireplace. Very courteous and efficient."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful company. Will recommend them for all household renovations."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Innovated EarthWorks LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Prompt, efficient, friendly. Fair priced. Communicated throughout the entire project. Did a great job and cleaned up afterwards. Would highly recommend him and his work!"
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Montana Jake, LLC
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job and took some other stuff to. And price was really good yes very happy. Mr. Jones"
Response time2 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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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 Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

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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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Davies Excavating
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Davies Excavating did a very good job for me. I highly recommend this company."
New sewer line
Sewer line
Sewer line
Sewer line
Sewer line

+6

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Durastruct, LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Timely, courteous, professional.....extremely satisfied customer would absolutely hire them for the next job. Durastruct painted the exterior of my house and I could not be happier"
Five guys
Five guys
Soffit install
Soffit install
Soffit install

+33

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Boal Construction
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was very responsive and took the extra care I needed since this job was done at my mother's house. I would recommend them to any of my friends needing decking."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Basic Kitchen
Closet To Bench Conversion

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Atwater, 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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ProCare Contractors LLC
3.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Atwater, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My house needed its fascia cover replaced, and Kaleb did an excellent job. He was punctual and committed to doing great work. I highly recommend him!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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