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Apex Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Apex Excavating Services is a locally owned and operated company serving Napoleon, Ohio, and the surrounding communities. We provide excavation, site work, grading, trenching, drainage, septic system installation, land clearing, and demolition services. From the first conversation through the final grade, we focus on honest communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship. Every project receives careful attention to detail and is completed with respect for your property. Built on experience. Focused on excellence.

Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Site Clearing & Grading

+21

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Humm Construction
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

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. Call us today.

Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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7 Fans Excavation & Land Clearing
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

7 Fans Excavation & Land Clearing, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today!

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landmark Excavation and Drainage
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atchley’s Construction Services
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Atchley’s Construction Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement
Sewer line replacement

+7

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S & K Excavating, LLC
4.4(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

S & K Excavating, LLC has over 20 years of expertise. Our mission is to provide you with outstanding service from the start, this allows us to meet or exceed your expectations. Let our pro's help you with your project by working directly with you we can understand how to provide the best solutions for your property. Call S & K Excavation, LLC today for your professional consultation.

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rocky Edge Excavating LLC
4.9(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Rocky Edge Excavating LLC. strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SIDENER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottawa, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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 complete customer satisfaction, from start to finish 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. Call us today!

Fry/Douglas jobs
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch
VanHorn/Andrews ditch

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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