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Rocky Edge Excavating LLC
4.9(
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Serving Cloverdale, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He took care of ALL the weeds & unnecessary cattails surrounding our pond. It looks like new again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Humm Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Cloverdale, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend very professional and knowledgeable. They showed up on time and did great work and answered all my questions and concerns.did a great job on making sure I was happy with the work before they left. Will definitely use them for further projects"
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement
6" tile replacement

+25

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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
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Serving Cloverdale, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are new to the Lima area and recently bought a house that we can slowly work on and build up. I was advised of the company by word of mouth and I am weird when it comes to who I hire and allow in my home. They came out and were very professional, respectful of my home and family, and I appreciated the most that not only did they repair what I had asked they went above and beyond to assist in anything else I needed. I was really glad I called them and received exactly what I was hoping for. I would gladly recommend their services to anyone and will continue to do so."
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Affordable Foundations, LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Cloverdale, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Affordable Foundation helped me with the project I gave it to them. They are extremely professional in their work and they know what they are doing. Keith is very professional and expert at his work. He went above and beyond to finish the work on time. He agreed to work on Sunday with very short notice. He was on time on Sunday and did fantastic work. I recommend affordable foundation to everyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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R.A.M Landscaping Services
5.0(
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Serving Cloverdale, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and got the job done within a reasonable amount of time, as promised. Pricing also very reasonable. I would highly recommend"
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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