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MB Excavating LLC
22125 Old 24 East Road
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MB Excavating LLC
22125 Old 24 East Road
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

Hello, are you looking for someone with heavy equiptment? Need some grading, dirt work, excavation, gravel driveway put in or regraded? Call us. Also land clearing, brush hogging, tilling. We can do most things. We also build pads for building.

"Extremely happy with Matt. He was always on time and did exactly what we agreed to. Would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Jack B on September 2024

Hello, are you looking for someone with heavy equiptment? Need some grading, dirt work, excavation, gravel driveway put in or regraded? Call us. Also land clearing, brush hogging, tilling. We can do most things. We also build pads for building.

"Extremely happy with Matt. He was always on time and did exactly what we agreed to. Would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Jack B on September 2024


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K&K outdoors LLC
5953 County Road 58
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K&K outdoors LLC
5953 County Road 58
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
139 local quotes requested

We are a family owned outdoor company that offers a wide range of services at competitive prices! We specialize in fencing services and repairs, for all types of fencing! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Perfect job. Right on time. Done in one day. Beautiful fence!"

Neil F on May 2024

We are a family owned outdoor company that offers a wide range of services at competitive prices! We specialize in fencing services and repairs, for all types of fencing! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Perfect job. Right on time. Done in one day. Beautiful fence!"

Neil F on May 2024


J&L Excavating LLC
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J&L Excavating LLC
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024




Industrial Solutions Contracting LLC
1526 Connell Avenue
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Industrial Solutions Contracting LLC
1526 Connell Avenue
No reviews
2 years of experience

Industrial Solutions Contracting LLC specializes in services such as the following: Industrial Cleaning, Concrete Work, Excavating, General Construction.

Industrial Solutions Contracting LLC specializes in services such as the following: Industrial Cleaning, Concrete Work, Excavating, General Construction.


Yard Masters
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Yard Masters
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Zachary. I’m twenty-two years old with experience in handy work, construction, also landscape. This is my first business. I’m starting up alone so bare with me! I’m a hardworking young man shows up on time every time. I strive to have a kind and genuine company and employ people who want to better themselves and others around them. I’d like to succeed and make your homes look amazing in the process! Ask me questions and if you have any concerns, I’ll do my absolute best to answer and solve your problems!

"So fast and easy. Great job!"

Tessa B on May 2024

My name is Zachary. I’m twenty-two years old with experience in handy work, construction, also landscape. This is my first business. I’m starting up alone so bare with me! I’m a hardworking young man shows up on time every time. I strive to have a kind and genuine company and employ people who want to better themselves and others around them. I’d like to succeed and make your homes look amazing in the process! Ask me questions and if you have any concerns, I’ll do my absolute best to answer and solve your problems!

"So fast and easy. Great job!"

Tessa B on May 2024


Berger Landscaping & Construction
126 1/2 Main Street Apartment B
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Berger Landscaping & Construction
126 1/2 Main Street Apartment B
No reviews

We offer many services such as landscaping, mowing, snow removal, drywall, flooring, painting, excavation, power washing, gutter cleaning & much more!

We offer many services such as landscaping, mowing, snow removal, drywall, flooring, painting, excavation, power washing, gutter cleaning & much more!


Miltech
1333 Wonderlick Road
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Miltech
1333 Wonderlick Road
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran owned and operated company specializing in a wide variety of construction, excavation, concrete, tree services, demolition, landscaping projects. We take pride in our work for the customers satisfaction. We want to pull off the job with customers knowing they spent money on good contractors.

"It went wonderful. We are so pleased. The workmanship Was excellent , always went way beyond expectations, always here on time and worked late when needed. They will be more work for us soon. I would recommend them to everyone. High quality work. I would give them 5 stars."

Vicki P on March 2024

Veteran owned and operated company specializing in a wide variety of construction, excavation, concrete, tree services, demolition, landscaping projects. We take pride in our work for the customers satisfaction. We want to pull off the job with customers knowing they spent money on good contractors.

"It went wonderful. We are so pleased. The workmanship Was excellent , always went way beyond expectations, always here on time and worked late when needed. They will be more work for us soon. I would recommend them to everyone. High quality work. I would give them 5 stars."

Vicki P on March 2024


Skiver Excavating LLC
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Skiver Excavating LLC
No reviews
Emergency services offered

We are a local family owned business. We provide hauling, demolition, land clearing, pond and ditch maintenance, drainage, dirt removal, and more. Give us a call today for your free estimate.

We are a local family owned business. We provide hauling, demolition, land clearing, pond and ditch maintenance, drainage, dirt removal, and more. Give us a call today for your free estimate.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Defiance, OH

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The Defiance, OH homeowners’ guide to excavation services
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