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Avatar for A+ Equipment Services & Excavation & A+ Junk
A+ Equipment Services & Excavation & A+ Junk
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doors and David did a wonderful job. Very professional and very friendly. Called and asked if they could come early and we were happy for them come. The removed an old refrigerator from our basement. Once again we are happy with their friendliness and did their job in a timely manner. We would hire them again any time."
Front of Home
Path From Garage
Back Yard 1
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Garage Front

+6

Response time1 day
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Apex Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Apex Excavating Services is a locally owned and operated company serving Napoleon, Ohio, and the surrounding communities. We provide excavation, site work, grading, trenching, drainage, septic system installation, land clearing, and demolition services. From the first conversation through the final grade, we focus on honest communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship. Every project receives careful attention to detail and is completed with respect for your property. Built on experience. Focused on excellence.

Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Site Clearing & Grading

+21

Dream Green
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired the Dream Green folks to weed my flower beds, trim bushes and generally care for all aspects of my yard except for the grass. They did a wonderful job. They were very thorough and meticulous with every aspect of what I asked them to do. I am quite pleased with Dream Green and plan on working with them for the foreseeable future."
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#1 Design and Stone

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completed difficult assembly of 6 pieces of furniture in 2 rooms. Made sure all furniture was placed where I wanted it to be. Worked a very long day and stayed until job was complete."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
247 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

Response time7 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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