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

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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Path From Garage
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+6

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Apex Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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
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Site Clearing & Grading

+21

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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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T&J Rooter Service
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company was on time. Communicated with us on the project. Very professional. Cleaned area of work. We had a leak outside, and they did a very good job. Would recommend them for service."
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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finished job very quickly and efficiently. Concrete looks beautiful. Some areas do not drain super well but most of it does. 1 or two spots on the edge have some hollowed out holes underneath"
Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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

"I have a property that was extremely over grown and they did a fantastic job on it! They communicated with me and the city. Here are before and after photos of the front. I am extremely pleased and I highly recommend."
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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Humm Construction
5.0(
4
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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 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job for my project timely manner very knowledgeable price wise right easy to get along with very happy with the end result"
Site prep
Site prep
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Site prep

+15

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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
New to Angi
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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Westlick Landscape and Irrigation, LLC
3.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very professional, did great work in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him ."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can 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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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