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Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are in our 80’s and decided we needed to make our flower beds smaller and more manageable. At this time, we had at least 15 large beds and they were all full of weeds. Since we could no longer maintain these beds, we started searching for a landscaping company that could take care of all this for us. We went through a website called Angi and found several names to choose from. We selected Ground Breakers Landscaping & Demolition. The owner of this business is Sean Griffin. Sean responded immediately, gave us an estimate, we accepted, and he went straight to work. Not only did he and his crew do what we paid for (edging, mulching, weeding, planting grass where needed), they went above and beyond (to make everything look good), mulching around our trees, cleaning out an area of our backyard and putting in mulch and gravel, and made our fire pit area very nice. After showing us what he could do, we hired him to clean out an overgrown area along our driveway and he did an exceptional job with that as well. We are very pleased with Ground Breakers Landscaping & Demolition, especially with Sean. He is a very knowledgeable and caring individual who goes above and beyond what is expected of him. We purchased flowers from Sean, at a discount, Everything is just what we expected, and more. We will be having him, and his crew come back monthly to do the upkeep on our gardens."
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Response rate100%
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Montana Jake, LLC
4.6(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Montana Jake, LLC! \n\nYour next home improvement project doesn't have to be stressful. At Montana Jake, LLC, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a company with 18 years of experience. Montana Jake, LLC, can assist in all phases of concrete and general construction. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to your call.

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Nicks Four Seasons Services
4.7(
46
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our front and back yard torn out completely, grass and bushes. Within 3 days it was transformed into a knew and BEAUTIFUL landscaping. Nick asked what we wanted but for the most part we let the professional pick for us because he saw where the sun hit through out the front and back yard and what bushes would grow best. Nick and his crew work very hard at a very reasonable price. Thank you so much Nick and crew."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Before starting excavating, pull your property’s existing permit history to reveal past foundation or utility work. Secure a current Cuyahoga County property survey to identify precise lot lines and drainage easements. Request your sewer lateral records to document the age and material of your pipes. Finally, take date-stamped photographs of your yard and foundation to establish a clear baseline condition before any local professionals begin digging on your Ohio property.

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Excavating provides immediate relief from active water intrusion, which is critical for homes near the Cuyahoga River floodplain. Correcting your property's grading instantly redirects stormwater away from the foundation. Over the long term, proper waterproofing excavation protects your foundation from the expanding and contracting clay soils common in OH. Replacing aging sewer laterals also eliminates sewage backflow risks and keeps your property compliant with local stormwater management ordinances.

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The timeline for excavating relies on your project scope and local weather. In Ohio, you must account for a mandatory two-day notice for utility marking before digging begins. Active work for a utility trench takes one to three days, while full foundation waterproofing requires three to seven days. Cleveland’s heavy clay soils and winter freeze-thaw cycles slow progress, so schedule your project during the drier summer months for faster completion.

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Trench safety and proper shoring are critical during excavating, as Cleveland’s glacial clay soils shear suddenly when saturated. Incorrect backfill compaction in this heavy clay leads to severe settling that cracks foundations and buckles driveways. Additionally, failing to identify unmarked legacy utility lines causes dangerous service disruptions. Always ensure professionals establish the correct drainage slope to direct heavy Ohio rainfall away from your foundation rather than pooling against it.

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Completing excavating in Cleveland directly boosts your home's resale appeal. Because the city receives heavy annual precipitation, buyers highly value properties with documented drainage and waterproofing excavation. Updating old sewer laterals or stabilizing foundations removes major buyer concerns during inspections. Furthermore, excavating to create a finished basement adds desirable square footage that stands out in the Northeast Ohio real estate market.

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