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Avatar for Lakeside Excavating & Concrete, LLC
Lakeside Excavating & Concrete, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I had them redo my gravel driveway. They dug out the old stone and dirt since my driveway was flooding. They graded it, brought in new stone, and spread it evenly. He was on time and reasonably priced. I was happy with the final result and would hire him again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Raj and his crew did an incredible job building our outdoor patio. He was easy to work with, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch and we couldn?t be happier with the result. Highly recommend! We?ll be using him for any future remodeling needs!"
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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