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Northstar Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Manchester, OH and surrounding areas

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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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L & M Concrete
New to Angi
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

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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