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Q: Should I hire an excavation company for land grading or yard leveling?

• <div><p>Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they&rsquo;re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.</p></div>

Q: How do you locate an underground downspout?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</p></div>

Q: What permits might be needed for building site preparation and clearing?

• <div><p>Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a trench be?

• <div><p>Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you&rsquo;re digging a trench as part of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/french-drain-installation.htm">French drain installation</a>, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be. </p></div>

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Last update on January 18, 2026

Reviewed in July 2025
Dylan was great to work with! He installed my windows in a timely and professional manner. Highly recommend!
DM CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Did a fantastic job! Interior and exterior painting. Extremely pleased with quality of work.
MOV Painting
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Reviewed in November 2024
Elite Handyman Plus provided excellent service and completed my project in record time. They were able to improvise when the equipment I provided them wasn’t working to correctly fix the problem. As a new home owner, I will most definitely use their services again.
Elite Handyman Plus
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Reviewed in August 2024
This guy right here is the absolute best… Me and my family are so happy to be able to have our home back thanks to him coming in and fighting our problem… This was money well spent…
T Total Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2024
Absolutely stellar work!!! Today I had shrubs and trees trimmed, gutters cleaned, poison sumac vines removed, and lots of debris removed. This company was extremely professional, thorough, timely, and truly have an expansive skill set! I will use them for all my projects in the future!
R&C Handyman & Hauling
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Reviewed in November 2023
Great quality work and worked good with other contractor on site. Great communication on progress and job was completed on schedule. I recommend anytime I can to someone.
One Shot Insulation & Construction
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Reviewed in August 2023
Ben, the owner of the company did the work himself and although Iâ m sure his employees are very capable, it was a special touch to have direct contact with the owner as he performed an excellent repair on our gutters. Weâ re thankful to have the gutter repaired. It was well worth calling a...
Badger Gutters
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very quick, came over and replaced the broken piece the same day I called. Would definitely recommend, amazing service!
Super Solutions Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in July 2022
Ryan does a super job. He mows, weed eats, and blows away the trimmings. It looks great after he is finished, and I would not use anyone else. I highly recommend him.
Ryan's Lawn & Landscapes, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
J&H Excavating responded to my quote request within 24 hours & communicated throughout the process. They were able to schedule my job earlier than originally quoted, and charged the quoted price. They completed everything I requested within one day as expected and were very professional and...
J&H Excavating, LLC
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