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Avatar for T&J Rooter Service
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 Helena, 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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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
92
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helena, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
219 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Humm Construction
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Helena, OH and surrounding areas

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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
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

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Hemenway Land Enhancement
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helena, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shane and his crew went above and beyond to completely exceed our expectations not only in getting our concrete job and driveway work done in a very timely manner...but also in taking the extra time to really finish the job with a decorative texture that looks amazing and will last a long time. We highly recommend Shane Hemenway and his crew for your home concrete work."
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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helena, OH and surrounding areas

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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 Helena, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very helpful. Cleaned up everything. Very timely"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Atchley’s Construction Services
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Helena, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Kayden was Great to work with, on time the work he did was great overall a great company to hire will keep him as my maintenance man"
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement

+7

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

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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