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Avatar for Tricamo Excavating & Land Clearing, LLC
Tricamo Excavating & Land Clearing, 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 Jefferson, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was great. I always knew status of the project and when he was on property working. Of course all projects have an unforeseen issue and Josh gave advice on how to handle the issue and sought out economical ways to overcome it. In the end he handled it like a pro and I was extremely happy with the end result. I am going to hire this company anytime I need excavating done."
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+16

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Battlefield Builder
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jefferson, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I phoned the contractor that was listed on the Angie site. I got a response immediately and made an appointment for the next day. Jeff from Battlefield builders came and gave me a quote, which I accepted the work was started and completed very quickly and very professionally. Thanks for your help."
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Jamars landscaping
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jefferson, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the most driven young men Iâ ve come across. I hired him to remove an old 12x20 shed and he was in and out before i arrived home from work. Within the following weeks be returned to lay stone around my home and build a fire pit where the shed used to be. When it comes to landscaping or machine work, heâ s the guy to call."
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Service LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jefferson, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are amazing! They work hard and they do an excellent job. We have them come every year to update or replace our mulch, any shrubs that may need replacing and do the trimming. Here?s a few pics of some of the work they?ve done this year."
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+11

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jefferson, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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. 

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 rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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