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Avatar for Z&K Excavating
Z&K Excavating
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff and his company were wonderful. Contacted me when they had a cancellation and finished the work in a day. The driveway looks the best it ever has! I highly recommend them"
Building pad
Final Grade after all the debris was loaded out
seed, fertilized, and strawed
Demo
Demo

+9

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C.G.H. Property Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."
3.5 acre forestry mulching
Food plot clearing
Pond clearing & repair
Excavating Project
Driveway on a mountain

+76

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hocking Building Co.
4.8(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"was good for what we needed done"
POOL EXCAVATION
POOL EXCAVATION 2
Response time10 hrs
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Level-Up Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alan was on time, very pleasant,respectful of my property, took great care to conform to my specifications, and did a good job. He cleaned up his work site when finished. In this age of slip shod workers, he was a refreshing and welcomed contractor. Thanks, Alan!"
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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Site Prep was great to work with. They worked around our schedule and communication was great. They were punctual and made sure to keep our yard safe from the bobcat. They removed our shed in a timely manner and made sure they cleaned up thoroughly. We are very pleased with the overall results."
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shawnee, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Incredible service, punctuality and overall, great experience."
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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