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Triple L Demo, Deconstruction Excavation
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nova, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Triple-L enterprises were very professional. On time and did a great job filling in my pond and excavating my yard perfectly. I would recommend them to anyone."
Water Main Repair
Water Main Repair
Demo
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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BLUE WATER POND SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nova, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Job done right, in a timely manner, at a fair price"
BLUE WATER POND SOLUTIONS
Pond addition.
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Nova, 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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Valley Trail Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Nova, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very efficient company, with great customer service, job was executed exactly as wanted"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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TN&E Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Nova, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
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Hemenway Land Enhancement
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nova, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shane and his crew went above and beyond to completely exceed our expectations not only in getting our concrete job and driveway work done in a very timely manner...but also in taking the extra time to really finish the job with a decorative texture that looks amazing and will last a long time. We highly recommend Shane Hemenway and his crew for your home concrete work."
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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. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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