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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Harborview, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VHM power washed part of our roof which had some moss on it, the exterior of our house, landscaping rock around our house, our sidewalks and driveway. We were pleased with the job they did and the price charged for the job."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
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Miller & Sons Construction & Home Builders
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Serving Harborview, OH and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

🏡 Dedicated to transforming homes with expertise in earthworks, concrete, pole barn building, and underground drainage. We believe in honest pricing and integrity, taking pride in our community and the quality of our work.

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Master Logistix LLC
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Serving Harborview, OH and surrounding areas

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We have been in business since 2016. We strive for quality craftsmanship. We strive to do what it takes to get the job done on time without sacrificeing quality. Willing to put in long hours to beat the next rain storm. We are not the cheapest but we do it correctly, safely, and as timely as possible to make deadlines. We have heavy equipment readily available. We have great contacts if the job requires assistance from another liscenced contractor or simply the job isn't for us.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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