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Avatar for L&L PROPERTY SERVICE
L&L PROPERTY SERVICE
5.0(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work went great. Trees were removed in a timely manner and they cleaned up after very well."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+10

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They were quick. They had a reasonable price and communicated very well."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+13

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C.G.H. Property Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."
3.5 acre forestry mulching
Food plot clearing
Pond clearing & repair
Excavating Project
Driveway on a mountain

+76

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Level-Up Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alan was on time, very pleasant,respectful of my property, took great care to conform to my specifications, and did a good job. He cleaned up his work site when finished. In this age of slip shod workers, he was a refreshing and welcomed contractor. Thanks, Alan!"
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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dresden, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very polite and concerned that he left our house and yard clean."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%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 Dresden, 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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Ohio Valley Land Clearing
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dresden, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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