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Five Guys Property Maintenance
4.2(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sidney, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Five Guys to come out and rebuild our deck add lattice work around it the deck and the shed and paint everything and rebuild one of the steps to the deck and install a pergola they did an awesome job they worked in freezing cold weather strong winds I am very satisfied with the work they have done"
Lawn Care
Huber Heights Pool Deck
Troy Remodel
Troy Exterior Remodel After
Troy Before

+15

Response time8 hrs
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Creek Cabin Home and Land
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sidney, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was great. Great customer service. Contacted me quickly after I posted my information. I wasnt going to be home…so I needed someone quick. Was out the next morning by 9am, plus picked up a few materials for me from Home Depot. Had the job completed quickly and efficiently. Job well done….definitely a 5 star."
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Russell Laine Construction, LLC
4.6(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sidney, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a wood deck redone in composite. They used the existing frame and were able to add to it in order to increase the overall size. Nice group of guys did the work. The cuts are very clean and the deck is solid. It looks great! I requested a change towards the end of the project that required extra labor and they worked with me on that to get the deck just how I wanted. Would use their services again."
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge
Residential Bridge

+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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DeLong Forestry and Landscaping
3.9(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sidney, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The men showed up right on time. They were very knowledgeable and professional. They trimmed our trees very skillfully and cleaned up the area completely. They also listened to me on my concerns on other trees and explained what they could do for them in the future. I highly recommend Delong Forestry to everyone who needs work done and will definitely use them myself again for all my tree and landscaping needs."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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MX Equipment Company, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sidney, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great skill and communication! Evan and crew did an outstanding job of communicating needs and ideas for feathering in final grade. They even took time to identify potential watershed problems and provided feedback on solutions. Great value for skill and experience. I highly recommend MX for your excavation needs. The finish grade of our residence turned out better than I had anticipated."
Quick Rd. Shop Build
Inside grade work 1
Inside Grade Work 2
Prep for Sidewalks
Trench for Drainage tile

+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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