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Avatar for JOHNSON EXCAVATION SERVICES
JOHNSON EXCAVATION SERVICES
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came out to do some dirt work and went above and beyond what I wanted and expected can’t thank the owner Collin enough"
Response time8 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
4.9(
32
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finished job very quickly and efficiently. Concrete looks beautiful. Some areas do not drain super well but most of it does. 1 or two spots on the edge have some hollowed out holes underneath"
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Incredible service, punctuality and overall, great experience."
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ten Point Contracting
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Loren Brown, owner of Ten Point Contracting, based in Archbold, Ohio. We specialize in landworks, property improvement, and habitat-focused outdoor services across northwest Ohio and surrounding areas. Whether you need driveway grading, brush cutting, trenching, tilling, seeding, land leveling, trail clearing, or food plot and water hole installation, we take pride in doing quality work with honest communication and attention to detail.\n\nAt Ten Point Contracting, we believe in treating every property like it’s our own. Our goal is to help customers improve and enjoy their land — whether that’s for recreation, hunting, agriculture, or everyday property maintenance. We’re a local, hardworking small business focused on dependable service, fair pricing, and results you can be proud of.\n\nWe appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to helping bring your project to life.

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Buckeye Waterproofing Inc
4.1(
54
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron the foreman was very knowledgeable and polite on time and did a great job."
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Affordable Foundations, LLC
4.6(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Defiance, 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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High & Tight Tree Service LLC
4.5(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cut down a complete tree between two Buildings. Cleaned up all debris. work was done in a timely matter."
Emergency Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal

+12

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Big Ten Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cayl was great to work with. He did quality work and communicated well throughout the demolition process."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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