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Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and his team are excellent, 100% recommend. They are communicative, accommodating, demonstrate a great deal of competency, knowledge and care, and they’re extremely efficient in their work. My entire two acre property needed major work: grading, excavating, landscaping etc and I’m thrilled with the project so far. More to come!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family ran and owned business that covers the Central and Northeastern parts of Ohio. . We have been in this business for over 10 years, and specialize in everything under your roof, including but not limited to; drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, hardwood refinishing, garage repair, sliding glass door repair, and much more. We also offer basic exterior work such as gutter cleaning, power washing, deck repairs, and stucco repair. We also offer a guarantee at 1 year minimum warranty on all work we have completed. We take pride in meeting our clients needs and schedules in order to make you need to do as little as possible. We guarantee that you are our number one priority all the way through job completion, will offer you high quality and the most competitive price and that we will go above and beyond to make sure no ends are left undone. We sincerely enjoy what we do, and we look forward to helping you with your next project!

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maxterra Construction
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Maxterra Excavation & Construction, we specialize in precision site preparation for homeowners throughout Northeastern Ohio, eliminating uneven sites and DIY frustrations.\n\nUnstable foundations, drainage problems, and costly repairs can derail your project and damage your investment. When you choose Maxterra, you get expert excavating services, including gravel pad installation and shed foundation prep, from a customer-focused team dedicated to delivering superior results.\n\nContact us today to protect your outdoor space and enjoy peace of mind with Maxterra’s professional site prep services, trusted by homeowners across the Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas. \n

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Montana Jake, LLC
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Montana Jake, LLC! \n\nYour next home improvement project doesn't have to be stressful. At Montana Jake, LLC, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a company with 18 years of experience. Montana Jake, LLC, can assist in all phases of concrete and general construction. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to your call.

Response time2 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We specialize in hardscape projects in all scales. We are committed to quality work and outstanding results, and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nTop Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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CNS OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shaker Heights, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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