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Avatar for Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeside Marblehead, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a property that was extremely over grown and they did a fantastic job on it! They communicated with me and the city. Here are before and after photos of the front. I am extremely pleased and I highly recommend."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
235 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
Avatar for Mud Dawg Concrete
Mud Dawg Concrete
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeside Marblehead, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fast and professional, Mud Dawg Concrete fixed my sidewalk last weekend. My sidewalk now is safe for my children and other children in the neighborhood from tripping & falling from a uneven surface & all of this was very cheap & done in fast pace 10/10 best work I?ve seen! Thanks to everyone who helped at Mud Dawg Concrete! My family & community appreciates the hard work, genuineness and compassion you guys carry in this company."
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Driveway
Front Porch
Driveway
Stamped Patio

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Hemenway Land Enhancement
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeside Marblehead, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shane and his crew went above and beyond to completely exceed our expectations not only in getting our concrete job and driveway work done in a very timely manner...but also in taking the extra time to really finish the job with a decorative texture that looks amazing and will last a long time. We highly recommend Shane Hemenway and his crew for your home concrete work."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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