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Avatar for Integrity Construction & Remodeling, LLC
Integrity Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his crew did an outstanding job. This was a rather difficult task and Integrity handled it with no issues. This company is very reliable and responsive. They showed up when promised and worked very hard to complete the work on time. If you have an excavation project these are the guys to call."
Grove city
Grove City
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for L&L PROPERTY SERVICE
L&L PROPERTY SERVICE
5.0(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went really well! They were very efficient and professional. I appreciated that they quoted me a fair price and were able to work my project in very quickly—especially considering the holidays. It looks clean, will add tons more sunshine to the backyard, and really opens up the area for our next project—a fence! Thank you!"
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+10

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They've been doing excellent work every week since we hired them. Two of our neighbors also hired them because of the good work ethic and excellent price."
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for J&H Excavating, LLC
J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J&H excavating traveled up to Columbus to tackle this 3,000 foot driveway project. J & H provided constant communication throughout 3 different phases of the project, and worked great in conjunction with the other contractors on the job."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+13

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Enviro Construction Company, LLC
Enviro Construction Company, LLC
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Johnstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! They were quick, fairly priced, Mark is super knowledgeable and genuine. His son Samuel ran downspouts underground and did some excavation to fix some grading in our backyard where there wasn't good drainage. Our new construction home is one step closer to looking finished! We want them to come back and do our final grading!"
Buckeye Lkae
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake

+3

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

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