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Avatar for Let's Dig20 Construction
Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
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Serving Mount Orab, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
60
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
Remodeling - General Project
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+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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MOREHOUSE EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Morehouse Excavating on several occasions for a variety of home projects some were minor and a few were major. I can say without hesitation this is by far the most professional experience I've had working with any individual or company at my residence. Professionalism, respect for your input and great value for the amount of work and attention to detail is why I would never consider using anyone else. There's no need to look any further!"
Tree Cutting
Excavating
Excavating
new culvert
Excavating

+12

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roberts Excavation
4.8(
8
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have been battling a choke weed in my yard for many years. I had another individual attack the problem area with a stump grinder. He uncovered a large orange root up against the foundation. I contacted Roberts Excavation.. The three man team listened to my concerns about wanting to remove the root without disturbing the foundation. They manually dug down three feet, severed the roots attached to the root bulb and removed the large top portion of the root without damaging the foundation. They drilled holes in the remaining stump base and large severed roots and soaked them with the stump killer liquid I provided. They pounded copper nails into the wood, at my request. They replaced the dirt and cleaned up the area. It is difficult to find a business willing to tackle a job like this. They did an A+ job."
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching

+7

Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Services
5.0(
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work and attention to detail. delivered all the gravel and graded a pad for a large shed installation. Done in a timely manner and answered when called!"
Preparing the ground
Some of our equipment
Delivering stone
Barn pad installation
Adding #57 lime stone

+13

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
14
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home owners association was responsible for getting a structure torn down. We contacted a few places for estimates. C. Kirk enterprises returned my call and got a quote together very quickly. We used them for the project and they did a great job. Communication was excellent. They did what they agreed to do and kept us informed every step of the way. We will definitely contact C. Kirk enterprises for any and all jobs we have in the future. Thanks again!"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
11
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Serving Mount Orab, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew dug a 3 foot deep 75 foot long ditch for a new water line through a heavily landscaped terrace where a mechanical ditch cutting machine could not be used. I cannot begin to describe all the ways they were thoughtful about the project and careful to preserve the existing landscape. He had to reschedule the first meeting for the job estimate because of a time conflict, but we met the next day. The following day his crew showed up and completed the project in just two day. The ditch location required cutting through hard clay. The company can apparently do many different kinds of projects besides landscaping. I will definitely hire Brandon and his crew again for other projects."
Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

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’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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

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.

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