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Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr..Dapper has done a lot of work for us. He remodeled our bathroom to accommodate my husband who suffered from numerous strokes, making it accessible with the walker or wheelchair. He’s also painted the entire inside of my house. He also we built my back deck with a metal roof. Also chuck down several large trees out of my front yard and also laid all new flooring throughout the house. Bobbie is a very respectable polite gentleman honest as a day is long has done wonderful work within my home and I highly recommend them to everybody. The job is done in a timely manner.. he takes pride in his work, and if there’s a problem or we’re not satisfied with something which has never been a issue with me, he’s right there to make sure he fixes whatever the issue is you’re not satisfied he will make sure you’re satisfied I recommend to all my friends and family. You won’t find any more polite, hard-working, trustable, businessman, other than. Dad‘s home improvement and excavation"
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Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Safe Electric and Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guys showed up on time and quickly diagnosed and fixed problem. While here we discussed she and load on house panel and had them install a whole-house surge protector. I had a post house get toasted by a lightning strike so seemed prudent given electronics in house."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Emerald Green Lawn and Lawnscape
4.3(
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape The experience was excellent. The team explained each step of the project. The questions were answered informing me of everything that was happened"
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59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Apex did a great job and was very nice and professional. I appreciate the owner making sure he set me an appointment up after him hearing about my plumbing issues on social media. They took care and made sure they provided quality service."
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Classic Landscapes, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Hilliard, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently hired Classic Landscapes, LLC to repair our front walkway. Anthony, the owner, came out for our consultation and was great to chat with and clearly outlined what his team would do when it came time for the project. We were able to use our existing pavers, which was great. The team came out and pulled up the pavers, washed them clean and re-installed them over the course of 2 days. The team was very polite, friendly and efficient. We'll certainly be using Classic Landscape, LLC for future landscaping needs!"
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+1365

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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