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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Swanton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Apex Excavating Services LLC
Apex Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Swanton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Apex Excavating Services is a locally owned and operated company serving Napoleon, Ohio, and the surrounding communities. We provide excavation, site work, grading, trenching, drainage, septic system installation, land clearing, and demolition services. From the first conversation through the final grade, we focus on honest communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship. Every project receives careful attention to detail and is completed with respect for your property. Built on experience. Focused on excellence.

Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Septic installation
Site Clearing & Grading

+21

Dream Green
4.7(
118
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swanton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have had Dream Green to my historic home numerous times. Dan their handyman, has done more work than I could possibly list, from making a custom piece to match the old style hardware on the doors to hanging wallpaper to making and replacing broken pickets on my fence to replacing a worn threshold and much more. I have not had any request that he could not fulfill. He is friendly and informative. I have had several items limbed or removed from my landscaping as well. Paul, Tara and crew did a great job and cleaned up afterwards, too"
# 2 Decks Stain
#2 Deck Stain
#2 Deck Stain
#2 Deck Stain
#1 Design and Stone

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
4.9(
32
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Swanton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his crew very professionally and friendly. I had old driveway and sidewalk removed, and new driveway and sidewalk replaced in under 6hrs . Josh always responding quickly with quotes and any questions I had. Very pleased with every aspect of the work they did and would definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
94
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swanton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completed difficult assembly of 6 pieces of furniture in 2 rooms. Made sure all furniture was placed where I wanted it to be. Worked a very long day and stayed until job was complete."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
272 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Humm Construction
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Swanton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon went above and beyond for our project, I requested a price for a project that wasnt going to suit our needs with having horses and the amount of water that accumulates in the area, he was up front that the area needed to be tiled, the project was completed quickly, he kept me informed of progress, and it was completed within budget Thank you to Brandon and his team"
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+15

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

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