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Avatar for Dig One Excavating
Dig One Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Moscow, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked hard clearing out the honeysuckle and small trees in our backyard. He carried limbs to a dumpster. He pulled out the roots and graded the ground. He was very diligent in meeting my needs and making sure all my requests were met. I appreciate how he spent time walking the property with me to ensure I was satisfied."
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Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
34
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Moscow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my backyard graded, seeded, and straw placed. Pricing was very reasonable. He also framed around my inground pool and did the concrete work. Rick is a fair person to deal with. He follows through and gets the job done. I recommend him for your next project."
Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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NPM Land Management
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Moscow, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick with NPM Land Management did an excellent job on my retaining wall for my flower bed, it's exactly what I was wanting, and has improved the landscape in my front yard. Nick and his staff are friendly and courteous and easy to work with. I highly recommend Nick and NPM Land Management"
Response time2 days
Recommended by73%of homeowners
JRS Facilities, Inc.
4.8(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Moscow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his crew did a fantastic job putting in a 30x40 concrete slab in my metal garage with a small concrete slab for the side door, they were very prompt and stayed on the job until completed. I plan on having other jobs for them in the very near future."
Outdoor Fireplace
Fireplace 2
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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