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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"I had a water leak thatI originally thought was a water line break beneath my house. Jarred inspected the crawl space and found it to be a HVAC issue instead. He and his brother installed a new unit for me. They were very professional, did an excellent job installing the unit and cleaned up in my house around the area afterward. I am very pleased with their work and would highly recommend them for any type of plumbing or HVAC issue."
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J&H Excavating, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"Removed some fallen trees after an ice storm, responded quickly and efficiently removed the trees that fell in my driveway."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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S&S Contracting Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work. Attention to detail. Easy to communicate with. Collin and his team did excellent work, very professional and punctual. Would highly recommend S&S Contracting."
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Cunningham Land Management
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Offers commercial services

"Came looked and the job fair pricing finished quickly easy to communicate with!"
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K & M Contractors, LLP
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Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Matt and the guys at K&M contractors was quick to come and give me a quote on my wet basement. We agreed on a what products and everything we needed to get my basement dry and back to the ejoyable space."
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Response rate95%
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LM Landscaping & Land Management
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Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Professional job done great in a timely manner. Good communication and reasonably priced. Will use him again"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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Ohio Valley Land Clearing
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ironton, OH and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I specialize in land clearing and minor excavation, helping property owners turn raw land into usable space. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, I handle each job efficiently and safely. From clearing brush to light excavation, I take pride in doing the job right and leaving customers with results they can rely on.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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.

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