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Avatar for JRW Construction Co.
JRW Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contacted me promptly and efficiently installed a new gas line for the gad logs in my fireplace. Very courteous and efficient."
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Cistone's Excavating Services
4.7(
3
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick cleared a 10 acre lot for my new home build and installed a construction drive. He was timely, communicative, and reliable throughout the process. Nick went above and beyond my expectations, I will continue to work with him on any future projects I may have."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Durastruct, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Durastruct remodeled my kitchen cabinets for me. They were easily the nicest group of guys to work with. They gave me exactly what I wanted and did it quickly. Scott was not only funny but very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat. They were clean and neat while they worked. By far my best experience with any type of remodeling and will hire them again when it's time to do my bathroom. You will not be disappointed with their work."
Five guys
Five guys
Soffit install
Soffit install
Soffit install

+33

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Scofield Outdoor Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will never use another tree service! We had our tree trimmed and lots of shrubs removed from along our drive way. This company also removed a jungle from our back yard and replaced it with the most beautiful fire pit. We are beyond happy with the work that was done and all for a reasonable price. I highly recommend using S.O.S. for your yard needs."
Tree Felling
MapleWood Career Canter
Land Clearing
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Boal Construction
3.9(
11
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice group of guys that do very good work. I'm out of the area now, but if they ever service my location and I needed something, I wouldn't hesitate to use them again."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Basic Kitchen
Closet To Bench Conversion

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roch Enterprise, LLC
4.2(
10
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick Roch and his brother removed an above ground pool for us. It only took them a few hours to disassemble the pool and remove all the old equipment and ladder. They were very courteous and polite."
French Drain
French Drain
Flower Beds
Flower Beds
Flower Beds

+100

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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