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Rocky Edge Excavating LLC
4.9(
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He took care of ALL the weeds & unnecessary cattails surrounding our pond. It looks like new again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Creek Cabin Home and Land
5.0(
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was great. Great customer service. Contacted me quickly after I posted my information. I wasnt going to be home…so I needed someone quick. Was out the next morning by 9am, plus picked up a few materials for me from Home Depot. Had the job completed quickly and efficiently. Job well done….definitely a 5 star."
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In N Out was hired to move me and they did a wonderful job! He was very careful and precise with the move to ensure none of my belongings were damaged. He was well prepared and very kind. He moved all my stuff in the pouring with a smile on his face. 10/10!"
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Affordable Foundations, LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Affordable Foundation helped me with the project I gave it to them. They are extremely professional in their work and they know what they are doing. Keith is very professional and expert at his work. He went above and beyond to finish the work on time. He agreed to work on Sunday with very short notice. He was on time on Sunday and did fantastic work. I recommend affordable foundation to everyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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R.A.M Landscaping Services
5.0(
10
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and got the job done within a reasonable amount of time, as promised. Pricing also very reasonable. I would highly recommend"
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wittler Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wittler Excavating does amazing work. Jason and his team goes above and beyond in everything he does. Jason is very prompt, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and very fair on pricing. I would recommend Wittler Excavating to anyone who wants to have the best work done. Jason has put in my drive way, prepped an area for my pole barn, and land leveled my yard for grass seed. Give Wittler Excavating a call for any of your outdoor excavating needs."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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.

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