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Haddix Excavating
5.0(
10
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric is easy to work with and he was able to repair my broken sewer line in a timely manner and with no hassles. He provided high quality work at a reasonable price. I highly recommend him for excavating work."
Clearing
Clearing 2
Leveling
Leveling 2
Barn Pad on Hillside

+30

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dig One Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We got ourselves in a real problem with a driveway washing out and the area being overtaken with honeysuckle. Rob came in, developed a plan, prepared the site, schedule the material and got the job done! He worked so efficiently and the price was excellent. Rob really does great work and can be totally trusted to get the job done."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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AJB Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his crew were very professional, came out and got to work immediately. I saw immediate results before they even completed the project. Would definitely recommend him for all things excavating, drainage (french drain &, sump pit installation) and landscaping issues."
Home site development
Home site development
Home site development
Driveway build
Home site development

+23

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
60
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project
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Additional Photos

+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Thorpe Site Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thorpe Site Solutions is hands down one of the best landscaping companies in Dayton. They completely transformed my yard with professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. The crew showed up on time, worked hard, and made sure everything was perfect before finishing. They also did a thorough cleanup, leaving the property spotless. If you’re looking for top-quality landscaping in Dayton, I highly recommend Thorpe Site Solutions!"
Driveway Repair
Driveway Repair
Home Edition
Home Edition
Home Edition

+5

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AJM AG LLC
4.7(
10
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Serving Franklin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed yard leveled so that I could build a patio. He had the work complete within 1 day and was an able to do it without damaging the surrounding yard! He came highly recommended for a reason!"
Cool mornings
Clean for now
Sleepy time
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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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