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Dig One Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked hard clearing out the honeysuckle and small trees in our backyard. He carried limbs to a dumpster. He pulled out the roots and graded the ground. He was very diligent in meeting my needs and making sure all my requests were met. I appreciate how he spent time walking the property with me to ensure I was satisfied."
Edging driveway
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+3

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dig One Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did exactly what we asked them to do - excellent work! Very happy with the job - they added a 15' pipe onto our current culvert pipe, covered it with soil and then grass seed and straw. Professional and very friendly. Would recommend you give him a call."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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AJB Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his crew were very professional, came out and got to work immediately. I saw immediate results before they even completed the project. Would definitely recommend him for all things excavating, drainage (french drain &, sump pit installation) and landscaping issues."
Home site development
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Driveway build
Home site development

+23

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Curry Outdoors, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They responded promptly to our urgent need to clear an alleyway behind our house. Caring and respectful staff. Knowledgeable, skillful and professional in their work."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick was a pleasure to work with. My project was a driveway expansion and gravel bases for two sheds. He listened to what I wanted and made suggestions on how that could best be accomplished. He did not try to sell me anything I didn't need. The work was done when he said it would be and it met my desired outcome."
Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew were a delight. He and his team repaired my wood floor and baseboards, a job that took extreme craftsmanship because the materials in my older home are no longer available. They came up with a solution and the finished job looked as if it was the original decor. Would I hire Tim and his crew again? You bet! I’m sending him a punch list of repairs with the reassurance that the job will be done with care and excellence. Thank you!"
Remodeling - General Project
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+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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O.I. Landscape
4.7(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"They uprooted and removed 10 small boxwoods we had in our front beds. Plan to have them come out in the spring and plant some new boxwoods with a few arborvitaes."
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Before and After Projects

+547

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Roberts Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Pleasant Plain, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have been battling a choke weed in my yard for many years. I had another individual attack the problem area with a stump grinder. He uncovered a large orange root up against the foundation. I contacted Roberts Excavation.. The three man team listened to my concerns about wanting to remove the root without disturbing the foundation. They manually dug down three feet, severed the roots attached to the root bulb and removed the large top portion of the root without damaging the foundation. They drilled holes in the remaining stump base and large severed roots and soaked them with the stump killer liquid I provided. They pounded copper nails into the wood, at my request. They replaced the dirt and cleaned up the area. It is difficult to find a business willing to tackle a job like this. They did an A+ job."
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Mulching

+7

Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything 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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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