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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
4.4(
44
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobbie Dappert was very caring, confident, honest and reasonably priced. He took my ideas and his ideas and made something even better than I had envisioned! He is very knowledgeable and concerned about pricing of products and tries to get the best product for the job at a reasonable price! I highly recommend him and would use his services again!"
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Pool kitchen

+8

Response time5 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Sequoia Studios
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were quick and they were prompt while being able to do a good job. The price wasn't too much, i liked them so much i in fact hired them again and will probably do so again. I felt that they were very knowledgeable and felt confident about my choice. They handle the project in a very professional manner and would reccomend them to everyone. And trust me, if i wasnt happy with the work they provided, i would be writing the opposite type of review! Thank you so much Sequoia Studios!"
Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Dig It Ohio
Dig It Ohio
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 35 years of business experience, Dig It Ohio delivers trusted, high-quality excavation services with a personal touch. From excavation and grading, gravel driveway restorations, demolition and land clearing , we bring precision, professionalism, and pride to every job. Fully insured, locally owned, and committed to doing it right the first time. Visit DigitOhio.com to see our work or request a quote today!

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Driveway Restoration

+21

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Safe Electric and Plumbing
Safe Electric and Plumbing
4.6(
45
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the 2nd time I have used Safe Electric and both times I have used them have been great experiences. I had 3 new fixtures installed plus a new circuit run to be used for a new freezer in our finished basement. Jon & Eric were the two electricians that were sent to my home. They worked efficiently and quickly, but did outstanding work. Even though our basement had a finished ceiling, they were able to run a wire through with minimal disruption to the finished ceiling. I had concerns about the alignment of the lights on the fixture (this was a manufacturing defect and nothing to do with their installation) and they obliged me by improving the light alignment. They also cleaned up after they were completed and disposed of the old light fixtures and packaging materials for the new fixtures. Their work was excellent. The only negative aspect was the price which seemed very high to me. The cost for installation of the 3 light fixtures was $462 and the new circuit was $903."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Emerald Green Lawn and Lawnscape
4.3(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Delaware, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Finding a reliable and trustworthy landscaping company is difficult. Shane and his crew fulfilled my quest. They undertook a project to cleanup a yard and shrub beds after nearly two years of neglect. Other landscaping companies base their quotes on requested photos. Shane took the time to personally walk the property with me and take notes on details. Additionally, he followed up with progress inspections, as the work progressed. His crew was polite, professional and hard working. I was totally satisfied with their performance on a very challenging project."
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77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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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