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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Nelsonville - Updated Nov 2026

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Z&K Excavating
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelsonville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
Excavating Project
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Additional Photos
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+13

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C.G.H. Property Management
5.0(
2
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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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Level-Up Excavation
5.0(
2
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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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WISEMAN EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
3
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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

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was done efficiently and accurately. They were responsive to changes and add-ons. The working conditions were poor, with a lot of rain and spring run-off but they stuck with it and got the job done"
Pad and Drainage
Water Line/Meter
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Cunningham Land Management
5.0(
4
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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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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LM Landscaping & Land Management
5.0(
2
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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

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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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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