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Last update on September 26, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Lima - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Creek Cabin Home and Land
Creek Cabin Home and Land
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a cabinet toe kick. Ryan was there the next day and did a wonderful job!!!!! Would definitely hire him again for another project!"
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Humm Construction
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job for my project timely manner very knowledgeable price wise right easy to get along with very happy with the end result"
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

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Kahlig Dozing & Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Our company is made up of just four owner operators which means the people you talk with and meet with will be the ones doing the work and will be committed to performing quality work that our business depends on.

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Clark's Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Clark's Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n \n

Response time10 mins
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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. \n

Response time7 hrs
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Atchley’s Construction Services
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Kayden was Great to work with, on time the work he did was great overall a great company to hire will keep him as my maintenance man"
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement

+7

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Crawford Land & Lawn Co.
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Local Farmer owned landscaping company thriving to give our clients the look they want. We have clients in Urbana, St. Paris, Bellefountain, Marysville, Springfield and surrounding areas.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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