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SouthSide
4.5(
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came a day early. Were very professional and did excellent work. The Southside Excavating did an excellent job at reasonable price for installing a toilet in our bathroom."
Excavating
basement waterproofing
basement waterproofing
snowplowing
Excavating & Site work

+12

Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Jamars landscaping
5.0(
4
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the most driven young men Iâ ve come across. I hired him to remove an old 12x20 shed and he was in and out before i arrived home from work. Within the following weeks be returned to lay stone around my home and build a fire pit where the shed used to be. When it comes to landscaping or machine work, heâ s the guy to call."
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Durastruct, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Durastruct remodeled my kitchen cabinets for me. They were easily the nicest group of guys to work with. They gave me exactly what I wanted and did it quickly. Scott was not only funny but very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat. They were clean and neat while they worked. By far my best experience with any type of remodeling and will hire them again when it's time to do my bathroom. You will not be disappointed with their work."
Five guys
Five guys
Soffit install
Soffit install
Soffit install

+33

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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ZZ Landworx
3.6(
14
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I took all the trees and shrubs around the front and sides of my house out as they did nothing for the new siding I just put in. Zach came over and we talked about how we could make the landscape look. He told me they could get to me in November. Sure enough he called and his crew along with him showed up and proceeded to transform a dull lifeless landscape into a work of art."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Wildman Digging & Demolition
5.0(
1
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"5 Star Family owned company ! Fair & honest estimate & final price. Dependable & reliable crew that performed quality work start to finish. One of the most honest contractors I have ever met ! Would definitely hire this company again ! Highly satisfied ! Highly recommend !"
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BROKEN STONE EXCAVATING L.L.C.
New to Angi

Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery. \nFully licensed and insured\n

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JBK Demolition & Construction
3.0(
2
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Serving Niles, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These Gentleman were on the ball. They cleared overgrown hedges and bushes,what a Big difference. They were respectful and kind. I even asked Branson to maintain yard. C.Penny"
Parking lot clear out
Parking lot clear out
Parking lot clear out
Parking lot clear out
Parking lot clear out

+9

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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