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"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024


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J&S renovations

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J&S renovations

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3 years of experience

Here at J&S renovations we specialize in excavating and property management, with years of experience in the construction and machine operating industry we offer a wide variety of services, From driveway repair to demolition we’ve got you covered!! No job to big or to small! We look forward to hearing from you with your property improvements needs.

Here at J&S renovations we specialize in excavating and property management, with years of experience in the construction and machine operating industry we offer a wide variety of services, From driveway repair to demolition we’ve got you covered!! No job to big or to small! We look forward to hearing from you with your property improvements needs.



We offer many services such as landscaping, mowing, snow removal, drywall, flooring, painting, excavation, power washing, gutter cleaning & much more!



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Skiver Excavating LLC

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Skiver Excavating LLC

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We are a local family owned business. We provide hauling, demolition, land clearing, pond and ditch maintenance, drainage, dirt removal, and more. Give us a call today for your free estimate.

We are a local family owned business. We provide hauling, demolition, land clearing, pond and ditch maintenance, drainage, dirt removal, and more. Give us a call today for your free estimate.



LYLES EXCAVATING

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LYLES EXCAVATING

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At Lyles Excavating we strive for perfection. We are equipped to do tiling jobs and driveway fixes or new and many other excavating jobs. Call us today to get your quote

At Lyles Excavating we strive for perfection. We are equipped to do tiling jobs and driveway fixes or new and many other excavating jobs. Call us today to get your quote


SDM Services

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SDM Services

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We sell landscaping materials such as compost/topsoil, and mulch in different varieties, along with services like trail maintenance, land clearing, storm clean up, light demolition and excavation, and biodegradable haul-away (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, dirt, and other compostable materials).

We sell landscaping materials such as compost/topsoil, and mulch in different varieties, along with services like trail maintenance, land clearing, storm clean up, light demolition and excavation, and biodegradable haul-away (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, dirt, and other compostable materials).


M&O Excavating

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M&O Excavating

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We are a small start-up company with great attention to detail. We are looking to start with small jobs such as grading driveways, and small landscaping projects, but will definitely not shy away from your larger projects. Honesty is key with us. We are trying to build a reputation, not ruin it.

We are a small start-up company with great attention to detail. We are looking to start with small jobs such as grading driveways, and small landscaping projects, but will definitely not shy away from your larger projects. Honesty is key with us. We are trying to build a reputation, not ruin it.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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