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Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
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Serving Ripley, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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MOREHOUSE EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"On time and easy to work with. Always ready to listen to the customer's needs and opinions. I'll always call them back, the experience they bring always impresses me and they have left my property in great shape."
Tree Cutting
Excavating
Excavating
new culvert
Excavating

+12

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C Kirk Enterprises, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home owners association was responsible for getting a structure torn down. We contacted a few places for estimates. C. Kirk enterprises returned my call and got a quote together very quickly. We used them for the project and they did a great job. Communication was excellent. They did what they agreed to do and kept us informed every step of the way. We will definitely contact C. Kirk enterprises for any and all jobs we have in the future. Thanks again!"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NPM Land Management
4.4(
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Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick with NPM Land Management did an excellent job on my retaining wall for my flower bed, it's exactly what I was wanting, and has improved the landscape in my front yard. Nick and his staff are friendly and courteous and easy to work with. I highly recommend Nick and NPM Land Management"
Response time2 days
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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AJM AG LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely nice and professional and did an excellent job doing both the bush hogging and driveway grading we needed done. Their prices are reasonable and we highly recommend them for such project needs."
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Clean for now
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Moreland Homes, LLC
3.5(
31
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Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Jason and his crew did an outstanding job on our room addition (sunroom). People we know commented on Jason's excellent craftsmanship. In addition, Jason was always open to our feedback and displayed excellent customer service. We are very happy with the finished work and we would highly recommend Moreland Homes!"
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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LS EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ripley, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At LS Excavating & Construction , we provide reliable excavation and site preparation services throughout Southern Ohio. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering quality workmanship, dependable service, and attention to detail on every project. From residential grading and land clearing to trenching, drainage solutions, and foundation excavation, our experienced team is committed to getting the job done safely, efficiently, and on schedule. No matter the size of the project, we work hard to help our customers build on a solid foundation.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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