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Dig One Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job went as planned. Work was done correctly and in a timely manner."
Edging driveway
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Dig One Excavating, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great working with Rob very conscientious on his work highly recommend him for all your dirt work also dug a great pond for us"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Curry Outdoors, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"very professional, prompt, and completed job in accordance to contract"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jacobs Plumbing and Excavating, Inc.
4.2(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contracted Jacobs to excavate around a pool install from last August; our yard was a mess with trenches and mounds of dirt/sand left behind from the pool install. He offered practical solutions and delivered as promised. He did an awesome job and we will definitely have him back for the next phase of our pool project. He was professional and pleasant to deal with and we highly recommend Jacobs Plumbing.& Excavating!"
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
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O.I. Landscape
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Tedious cleanup of overgrown yard but crew were excellent. Will definitely recommend to others"
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Response time2 days
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Pence Contracting
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Pence Contracting was very professional and their work was excellent."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
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J&S LANDWORKS LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oxford, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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J&S Landworks LLC is proud to serve Oxford's excavation needs! Owner and operator Bradley has over 3 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

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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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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