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Avatar for Tricamo Excavating & Land Clearing, LLC
Tricamo Excavating & Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was great. I always knew status of the project and when he was on property working. Of course all projects have an unforeseen issue and Josh gave advice on how to handle the issue and sought out economical ways to overcome it. In the end he handled it like a pro and I was extremely happy with the end result. I am going to hire this company anytime I need excavating done."
Boulder Removal
Grade Job
Grade Job
Grade Job
Grade Job

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean did an excellent job on removing concrete debris from my property. He went above what I asked him to do and also excavated where I did demolition. He was quick, highly communicative, knowledgeable and did the job at a competitive price. Would recommend to anyone!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maxterra Construction
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They cleared thick brush and saplings that had grown over the fence line for at least 10 years. They also built an 8X16 deck for my shed. My 1000 pound horse walked across it this morning and it was solid as a rock. They cleaned up the job site at the end and even did a little road work in the pasture. Excellent work. Dependable. Honest. I highly recommend Maxterra."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Battlefield Builder
Battlefield Builder
4.1(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project ran long when they finally showed up, need to adjust doors and door latch every time you use them, was told they would move dirt didn't happen. We really like these guys , very nice, but maybe they just had a busy couple of weeks, felt like we were second fiddle on their project list"
My jobs
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Floor & Tub Surround
Floor & Tub Surround
Floor & Tub Surround

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Battlefield Builder
4.2(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are absolutely great. I would recommend this company to anyone in the best part of it. All was the owner serves our country and that right there is worth hiring, but they are very good people all the way around you can’t go wrong with this company. I suggest you hire him."
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Jamars landscaping
Jamars landscaping
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Painesville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the most driven young men Iâ ve come across. I hired him to remove an old 12x20 shed and he was in and out before i arrived home from work. Within the following weeks be returned to lay stone around my home and build a fire pit where the shed used to be. When it comes to landscaping or machine work, heâ s the guy to call."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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).

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

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