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

Serving Payne, OH and surrounding areas

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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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R.A.M Landscaping Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Payne, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"R.A.M. brought in top soil (very good-no stone or rock). Racked out and reseeded the lawn and over-seeded our lawn due to having to remove two 50 year old maple trees (no-thank to AEP). Tough work!"
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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