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Dig One Excavating, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We got ourselves in a real problem with a driveway washing out and the area being overtaken with honeysuckle. Rob came in, developed a plan, prepared the site, schedule the material and got the job done! He worked so efficiently and the price was excellent. Rob really does great work and can be totally trusted to get the job done."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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AJB Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his crew were very professional, came out and got to work immediately. I saw immediate results before they even completed the project. Would definitely recommend him for all things excavating, drainage (french drain &, sump pit installation) and landscaping issues."
Home site development
Home site development
Home site development
Driveway build
Home site development

+23

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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PG Excavating, LLC
4.5(
18
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived early and were able to complete the job faster than expected. Communication was superb before and during the job. I would highly recommend PG Excavating and plan to use them again for my next project."
Drain & Downspouts
Driveway
Small bridge
Catch Basin Drainage
French Drain

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hughes Contractors, LLC
4.8(
36
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor was very professional and the quality was amazing. And unlike others he repaired everything to do this job right. I am so happy with the quality, I wish I had more for him to do. He will be the one I use for future projects"
Commercial Concrete
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Thorpe Site Solutions
5.0(
11
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys go above and beyond. The know what they are doing, and have the right machinery to do the job right. They did a large excavation project for me, and thought of many things in doing it right that I had not considered. They make sure the work is done the way you want it to be done. I often stress out over contractors doing work for me, when I didnt already know them, but I lost the stress right away as they started working. Great character and work ethic. Would hire them again."
Driveway Repair
Driveway Repair
Home Edition
Home Edition
Home Edition

+5

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Guys Property Maintenance
4.2(
81
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Five Guys to come out and rebuild our deck add lattice work around it the deck and the shed and paint everything and rebuild one of the steps to the deck and install a pergola they did an awesome job they worked in freezing cold weather strong winds I am very satisfied with the work they have done"
Lawn Care
Huber Heights Pool Deck
Troy Remodel
Troy Exterior Remodel After
Troy Before

+15

Response time8 hrs
138 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Kelley Bros Utility
5.0(
8
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in excavation, land clearing, grading, gravel, and underground utilities.

Gallery
P&G Elevator Project
P&G Elevator Project
Utility install
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lamb Brothers Trucking & Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Lamb Brothers Trucking & Excavating LLC is a leader providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

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