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

Serving Ottoville, 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 Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job for my project timely manner very knowledgeable price wise right easy to get along with very happy with the end result"
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

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Creek Cabin Home and Land
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a cabinet toe kick. Ryan was there the next day and did a wonderful job!!!!! Would definitely hire him again for another project!"
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Kahlig Dozing & Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Our company is made up of just four owner operators which means the people you talk with and meet with will be the ones doing the work and will be committed to performing quality work that our business depends on.

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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 Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came out on a timely fashion and completed the work when he said he would"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rocky Edge Excavating LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very thorough and very fast"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Buckeye Waterproofing Inc
4.1(
54
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tried to fix problem. Came back and trying again."
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ottoville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were amazing. Came in and accomplished more in the time they were here than it would take me 2 months Cleaned floors, walls, cleaned up pet issues, took out so much trash and helped me clear the clutter. I recommend no ENCOURAGE you to hire them. Insured, etc. They will be back!!"
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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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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