Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Okeana, OH

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Okeana, OH?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY OKEANA, OH HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon43
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Okeana

Avatar for Dig One Excavating
Dig One Excavating
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Okeana, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked hard clearing out the honeysuckle and small trees in our backyard. He carried limbs to a dumpster. He pulled out the roots and graded the ground. He was very diligent in meeting my needs and making sure all my requests were met. I appreciate how he spent time walking the property with me to ensure I was satisfied."
Edging driveway
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+3

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Dig One Excavating, LLC
Dig One Excavating, LLC
5.0(
6
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Okeana, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trustworthy. Rob did everything he said he would do and a little bit more. Everything was well done. One task (stump grinding) took longer than he had estimated because it was a bit outside of his core experiences, but instead of hurrying through other tasks or passing the extra costs on to us he did as he said he would do without complaint. I wish more businesses operated this way."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Curry Outdoors, Inc.
Curry Outdoors, Inc.
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Okeana, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did much more then landscaping. They cleaned out my woods and yard, plus much more. They were wonderful and did much more then I could of imagined. I would recommend them to anybody. Great work ethic, hard workers and extremely professional."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jacobs Plumbing and Excavating, Inc.
4.2(
50
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Okeana, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The excavation broke my main water line. It was fixed the same day costing me extra from what was quoted. I found a crack in my driveway cement after the project was completed due to the excavation equipment's weight. I did not report it to Jacobs. The project was completed in the allotted time."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for G2 Homescapes LLC
G2 Homescapes LLC
4.8(
26
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Okeana, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed a weed infested ground cover that was beyond manageable. Put down a double weed block later, installed river rock and plantings. They removed and replaced a retaining wall that was aging with beautiful stone blocks. They removed weeds and dead plants behind our house and landscaped it for easy maintenance. The workmen we're on time, worked hard and completed the job in the time promised. All workers were polite and courteous."
Allen Block Retaining Wall
Patio and Retaining Wall
Patio, Fire pit, Retaining Wall
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 168
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The Okeana, OH homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.