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Avatar for S&M Brothers, LLC
S&M Brothers, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

S&M Brothers LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Driveway Improvement
Driveway Improvement
Overgrown to Pasture
Overgrown to Pasture
Main Road Access

+2

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Horizon Dirt Works LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very polite and concerned that he left our house and yard clean."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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K.C.UTILITY
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi my name is Cory Riley I?m a husband and a father of two boys, I started my company in 2023 I started out doing work for AT&T doing a lot of trench work and placing pipe. But I can offer many things such as land clearing, putting in new driveways, culverts, digging basements, pounds, or just simply digging a trench for placing pipe. I?ll go wherever the work is, I take pride in the work I do and love what I do, i treat every job as if I was doing it for myself. Hope to see you soon.

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Ohio Valley Land Clearing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I specialize in land clearing and minor excavation, helping property owners turn raw land into usable space. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, I handle each job efficiently and safely. From clearing brush to light excavation, I take pride in doing the job right and leaving customers with results they can rely on.

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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
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Rossiter Excavating LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent work and Evan takes great pride in all that he does. Highly recommend his work!"
On the Job
On the job
On the job
on the job
on the job

+2

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tom & Amy construction LLC
4.4(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was fortunate to find them. I needed a fence up for my dogs before we arrived at our new home so my dogs would have a safe place to be right away. We had a bump in the road but they made it right."
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel
bathroom remodel

+36

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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3E Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great would highly recommend. Did a fantastic job and quick"
Old Farm House DEMO
sidewalk removal, backfill/grade and seed
Commercial Building DEMO
Old Farm House DEMO
sidewalk removal, backfill/grade and seed

+50

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Better Property Management and Construction
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shadyside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Mycal and his crew cleared a Power Line Right of way for me that was over one half mile long and done a quick and outstanding job. Will use again on the next clearing job."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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