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Z&K Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I can't recommend them highly enough. Very efficiently and prices beyond believable."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff and his company were wonderful. Contacted me when they had a cancellation and finished the work in a day. The driveway looks the best it ever has! I highly recommend them"
Building pad
Final Grade after all the debris was loaded out
seed, fertilized, and strawed
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Demo

+9

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.G.H. Property Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."
3.5 acre forestry mulching
Food plot clearing
Pond clearing & repair
Excavating Project
Driveway on a mountain

+76

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Level-Up Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alan was on time, very pleasant,respectful of my property, took great care to conform to my specifications, and did a good job. He cleaned up his work site when finished. In this age of slip shod workers, he was a refreshing and welcomed contractor. Thanks, Alan!"
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Hocking Building Co.
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"was good for what we needed done"
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Response time11 hrs
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Cunningham Land Management
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Came looked and the job fair pricing finished quickly easy to communicate with!"
Driveways
overgrown pasture
overgrown pasture
overgrown pasture
overgrown pasture

+15

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LM Landscaping & Land Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional job done great in a timely manner. Good communication and reasonably priced. Will use him again"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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K.C.UTILITY
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi my name is Cory Riley I?m a husband and a father of two boys, I started my company in 2023 I started out doing work for AT&T doing a lot of trench work and placing pipe. But I can offer many things such as land clearing, putting in new driveways, culverts, digging basements, pounds, or just simply digging a trench for placing pipe. I?ll go wherever the work is, I take pride in the work I do and love what I do, i treat every job as if I was doing it for myself. Hope to see you soon.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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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