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Moreland Homes, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Manchester, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Jason took our stairs to the basement that were a tiny spiral mid evil type stair case and made them so amazing. He also took out 7 layers of flooring in our kitchen and laid new real wood to match our current wood floor. He also drove out of his way to pick up our new granite. He came back a couple years later and redid our entire front porch and did some electrical and other odd and end jobs. He is an honest man and Works very hard."
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Northstar Excavation
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Manchester, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Northstar Excavation is a locally based excavation and sitework contractor serving Cincinnati and surrounding areas. We specialize in residential and light commercial excavation services including trenching, grading, driveway construction and preparation, pond excavation, septic system excavation, demolition, drainage solutions, and helical pier installation. Our goal is to provide dependable excavation services with competitive pricing, clear communication, and efficient project execution for homeowners, builders, and contractors throughout the region.

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BSP Corp
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello!\n\nWe provide Dump trailer rental- including drop off and pick up. We also provide waste removal of all types, including trees and waste, with labor provided. Serving the entire greater Cincinnati area.

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L & M Concrete
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

L&M Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we provide. We offer interior/ exterior services! Concrete, epoxy countertops, drywall, floating floors, plumbing, and much more!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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