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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Dover - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Accurate Energy Services, LLC
Accurate Energy Services, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zane is a methodical , quality worker. He began byi listening to my issues and we emailed back and forth with pictures when it rained here, so he could see and plan accordingly. He solved all the drainage and water issues with this house. He makes sure things do what they are supposed to do. He checks and rechecks. I was totally impressed with his skill and thoughtfulness. The BEST contractorI have ever dealt with! The water is gone! Finally! And I cannot thank him enough nor recommend him enough! If you have water issues with grading, guttering, water tables, basements, drainage, etc., PLEASE call him! He is EXCELLENT! I'm embracing rain now... : )"
Completed, with a premium non GMO grass seed and s
Completed project
Water break
Repair
Road side repair

+1

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Clear Horizon Dirt Works LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Site Prep was great to work with. They worked around our schedule and communication was great. They were punctual and made sure to keep our yard safe from the bobcat. They removed our shed in a timely manner and made sure they cleaned up thoroughly. We are very pleased with the overall results."
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Ohio Valley Land Clearing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I specialize in land clearing and minor excavation, helping property owners turn raw land into usable space. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, I handle each job efficiently and safely. From clearing brush to light excavation, I take pride in doing the job right and leaving customers with results they can rely on.

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Rock River Land Service
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and prompt service. Called me back right away and showed up exactly when he said he would for an urgent excavation at our farm. Toby does really great work. Treated us, our land and project with the utmost respect. He involved us in the plan and made certain we were pleased with the results. Will definitely hire him again."
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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