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Avatar for Dig One Excavating
Dig One Excavating
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked hard clearing out the honeysuckle and small trees in our backyard. He carried limbs to a dumpster. He pulled out the roots and graded the ground. He was very diligent in meeting my needs and making sure all my requests were met. I appreciate how he spent time walking the property with me to ensure I was satisfied."
Edging driveway
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+3

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Curry Outdoors, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did much more then landscaping. They cleaned out my woods and yard, plus much more. They were wonderful and did much more then I could of imagined. I would recommend them to anybody. Great work ethic, hard workers and extremely professional."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Burton’s Junk Removal And Hauling
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We sere emptying our our basement and had a lot of large items and furniture to get rid of. They responded quickly and were very efficient in getting it all out. They were professional and very reasonable. I would highly recommend them for your moving or hauling needs."
Roofing
Hauling junk
Hauling junk
Tear up job
Junk haul away

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jacobs Plumbing and Excavating, Inc.
4.2(
49
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contracted Jacobs to excavate around a pool install from last August; our yard was a mess with trenches and mounds of dirt/sand left behind from the pool install. He offered practical solutions and delivered as promised. He did an awesome job and we will definitely have him back for the next phase of our pool project. He was professional and pleasant to deal with and we highly recommend Jacobs Plumbing.& Excavating!"
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Thorpe Site Solutions
Thorpe Site Solutions
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Thorpe Site Solutions for a big land clearing project and I was blown away by the results. Harry handled everything with his Bobcat like a pro — he cleared brush, leveled the ground, and even hauled away all the debris with their dump trailer. Fast, clean, and efficient. If you need land cleared, this is the team to call!!"
Driveway Repair
Driveway Repair
Home Edition
Home Edition
Home Edition

+5

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mateo Landscaping
4.8(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The service was quick and professional. Within days of providing an estimate they were able to complete the work. They were timely, efficient and cleaned up post the job."
Front Yard Landscpaing
Before Pond-side Landscpae
Curb Appeal
During Pond-side Landscpaing
Side Planted

+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

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