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Five Guys Property Maintenance
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving London, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"We hired Five Guys to come out and rebuild our deck add lattice work around it the deck and the shed and paint everything and rebuild one of the steps to the deck and install a pergola they did an awesome job they worked in freezing cold weather strong winds I am very satisfied with the work they have done"
Lawn Care
Huber Heights Pool Deck
Troy Remodel
Troy Exterior Remodel After
Troy Before

+15

Response time8 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Old America Land Clearing
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving London, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Old America, we proudly offer expert land clearing and forestry mulching services in the Columbus Ohio area! With years of experience, our team is dedicated to transforming your property with care and precision.\n\n\n \n\n\nOf course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!

Forestry Mulching
Trail Cutting
Trail Cutting
Trail Cutting
New Build Site Prep

+11

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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