Can I dig a well on my property?

• <div><p>The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-i-dig-a-well-on-my-property.htm">dig a well on your property</a>, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.</p></div>

How do you calculate excavation cost?

• <div><p>Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.</p></div>

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Last update on May 01, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Devens communication was excellent through the whole process. He explained everything. The work he and his crew did for me was more than I expected and was done in a timely fashion. I would recommend H&S excavation to anyone that needs that type of work.
H&S Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Kevin Gibson was professional and friendly. He took care of our request quickly and finished the job on time. I highly recommend him for any excavation work.
Gibson Excavation and Land Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2025
I recently had the Kelly Bros excavation company grade my gravel driveway, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and precise. They transformed my mess of a driveway into a smooth and well-graded surface that now looks fantastic....
Kelley Brothers Drilling, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great business! Seth came out and quoted me very quickly. Easy with the price and breakdown of what I was paying for and was fair with it. Would highly recommend for any excavating, concrete, or really a construction home improvement. Thanks Hooligan!
Hooligan Land Improvement LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2024
Andrew and his crew were very professional, came out and got to work immediately. I saw immediate results before they even completed the project. Would definitely recommend him for all things excavating, drainage (french drain &, sump pit installation) and landscaping issues.
AJB Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Sizemore site maintenance did a great job grading my yard. He was very professional and answered all my questions. If I have future excavation needs I hope to work with him again.
Sizemore Site Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Bruce excavating went above and beyond. We needed our yard graded and sand put down for our above ground swimming pool. Bruce excavating was timely, professional, and quick with communication. The job is perfectly done. We will be using them again for any future excavating needs!
Bruce Excavating
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Reviewed in March 2023
Everdry waterproofed our basement several years ago and since then we have not had any water at all in our basement. They repaired some cracks in the foundation, installed a sump, excavated around the base of the foundation both inside and out and installed drainage. They completed the work...
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
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Reviewed in May 2022
Garret Excavating did a very good job removing my patio. The patio turned out to be harder to remove than was expected, but they didn’t charge extra. Definitely use these guys.
Garrett Excavating
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Reviewed in October 2021
Eagle Creek is very professional. I have a heavily wooded building site that needed Excavation and Clearing. Randy pulled his equipment onsite and started immediately, the site was clean and well managed each and every day. He communicated progress every day. At the end of the project we did an...
Eagle Creek Trucking and Excavating
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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