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Avatar for SouthSide
SouthSide
4.5(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came a day early. Were very professional and did excellent work. The Southside Excavating did an excellent job at reasonable price for installing a toilet in our bathroom."
Excavating
basement waterproofing
basement waterproofing
snowplowing
Excavating & Site work

+12

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cortland, 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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Jamars landscaping
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the most driven young men Iâ ve come across. I hired him to remove an old 12x20 shed and he was in and out before i arrived home from work. Within the following weeks be returned to lay stone around my home and build a fire pit where the shed used to be. When it comes to landscaping or machine work, heâ s the guy to call."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Durastruct, LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Durastruct remodeled my kitchen cabinets for me. They were easily the nicest group of guys to work with. They gave me exactly what I wanted and did it quickly. Scott was not only funny but very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat. They were clean and neat while they worked. By far my best experience with any type of remodeling and will hire them again when it's time to do my bathroom. You will not be disappointed with their work."
Five guys
Five guys
Soffit install
Soffit install
Soffit install

+33

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Wildman Digging & Demolition
Wildman Digging & Demolition
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"5 Star Family owned company ! Fair & honest estimate & final price. Dependable & reliable crew that performed quality work start to finish. One of the most honest contractors I have ever met ! Would definitely hire this company again ! Highly satisfied ! Highly recommend !"
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZZ Landworx
3.6(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I took all the trees and shrubs around the front and sides of my house out as they did nothing for the new siding I just put in. Zach came over and we talked about how we could make the landscape look. He told me they could get to me in November. Sure enough he called and his crew along with him showed up and proceeded to transform a dull lifeless landscape into a work of art."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Mills Landscape Service, Inc.
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

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. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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