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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Lexington - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for KVB Excavating Solutions, LLC
KVB Excavating Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Gene and his son installed drain tile in backyard. Originally was to dig around drywell and inspect and backfill. He dug down to drywell and He/I agreed the septic was functioning and the issue was drainage. We changed course and he had the tile installed by next morning. Extremely pleased with the project. He is a true professional and detailed."
419-961-5829
419-961-5829
419-961-5829
419-961-5829
419-961-5829

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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dig It Ohio
Dig It Ohio
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 35 years of business experience, Dig It Ohio delivers trusted, high-quality excavation services with a personal touch. From excavation and grading, gravel driveway restorations, demolition and land clearing , we bring precision, professionalism, and pride to every job. Fully insured, locally owned, and committed to doing it right the first time. Visit DigitOhio.com to see our work or request a quote today!

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Driveway Restoration

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BLUE WATER POND SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Blue water was efficient about getting out to the house and within a week repaired two issues at my house with water getting into my basement and barn. Work was done skillfully with no damage done and smoothed out every area equipment was used. While on site I added some stump removal and was done before I knew it. Couldn’t recommend more."
BLUE WATER POND SOLUTIONS
Pond addition.
Patrick Canfora
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He called the same day I submitted for a quote. Patrick stopped by the next day to provide an estimate and started working the same day! Super friendly and up front. Loves the dogs that rush to greet him every time he knocks. Works efficiently and showed great attention to detail. Would love to hire again for future lawn projects. Thank you so much."
Armstrong
Interior & exterior rehab
Interior & exterior rehab
Interior & exterior rehab
Interior & exterior rehab

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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.

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