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L&L PROPERTY SERVICE

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L&L PROPERTY SERVICE

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

We are a small family owened business with over 13 yrs experience. we take pride in our work and no job to big or small. We are very experienced in emergency and hazardous tree removal along with tree trimming and pruning and lot/ land clearing we are also BBB ACREDITED

"The owner of the company was very professional and walked us thru the entire process. Very reasonable pricing and they did an excellent job on the clean up process. Would definitely recommend to my family & friends."

Pamela M on October 2025

We are a small family owened business with over 13 yrs experience. we take pride in our work and no job to big or small. We are very experienced in emergency and hazardous tree removal along with tree trimming and pruning and lot/ land clearing we are also BBB ACREDITED

"The owner of the company was very professional and walked us thru the entire process. Very reasonable pricing and they did an excellent job on the clean up process. Would definitely recommend to my family & friends."

Pamela M on October 2025


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KVB Excavating Solutions, LLC

4.96(
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KVB Excavating Solutions, LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience

Call 419-961-5829 for an estimate today and visit us at KVBexcavating.com | Gene Benson is the owner/operator for KVB Excavating. He is committed to providing the highest quality of service through open communication, honesty and responsible site management. Services: Building Pads, Footers, Basements, Grading, Drainage, Septic Install/Repair, Waterlines, Conduits, Land Clearing, Driveways, Culverts, Ditches, Parking Lots and more!

"Friendly guy, project was completed in the time he stated with fair pricing. Very happy with the work that was done. Culvert with 304 stone to cross ditch and get ready for house construction."

Nick B on October 2025

Call 419-961-5829 for an estimate today and visit us at KVBexcavating.com | Gene Benson is the owner/operator for KVB Excavating. He is committed to providing the highest quality of service through open communication, honesty and responsible site management. Services: Building Pads, Footers, Basements, Grading, Drainage, Septic Install/Repair, Waterlines, Conduits, Land Clearing, Driveways, Culverts, Ditches, Parking Lots and more!

"Friendly guy, project was completed in the time he stated with fair pricing. Very happy with the work that was done. Culvert with 304 stone to cross ditch and get ready for house construction."

Nick B on October 2025


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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.67(
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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.67(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025


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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 2025


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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021


Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

5.00(
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Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020


Top Notch Logging, LLC

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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


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Ridge Way Excavating

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Ridge Way Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Your dream is our goal! We have experience since 2013! We specialize in site work, demolition, utilities, building pads, land clearing, excavation, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Give us a call for a free estimate on your next project!

"Very dependable, good communication, friendly and completed the work in record time."

Donna H on September 2024

Your dream is our goal! We have experience since 2013! We specialize in site work, demolition, utilities, building pads, land clearing, excavation, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Give us a call for a free estimate on your next project!

"Very dependable, good communication, friendly and completed the work in record time."

Donna H on September 2024


"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023


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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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