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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."
4 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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