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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Castalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VHM power washed part of our roof which had some moss on it, the exterior of our house, landscaping rock around our house, our sidewalks and driveway. We were pleased with the job they did and the price charged for the job."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
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Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
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Serving Castalia, 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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MJK Services, LLC
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Serving Castalia, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Completed driveway expansion and re-stoned existing surface. Took pride in work and communicated well throughout the project. Will hire again for future projects."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hemenway Land Enhancement
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Serving Castalia, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shane and his crew went above and beyond to completely exceed our expectations not only in getting our concrete job and driveway work done in a very timely manner...but also in taking the extra time to really finish the job with a decorative texture that looks amazing and will last a long time. We highly recommend Shane Hemenway and his crew for your home concrete work."
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Miller & Sons Construction & Home Builders
New to Angi

Serving Castalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

🏡 Dedicated to transforming homes with expertise in earthworks, concrete, pole barn building, and underground drainage. We believe in honest pricing and integrity, taking pride in our community and the quality of our work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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. 

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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