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Avatar for A+ Equipment Services & Excavation & A+ Junk
A+ Equipment Services & Excavation & A+ Junk
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doors and David did a wonderful job. Very professional and very friendly. Called and asked if they could come early and we were happy for them come. The removed an old refrigerator from our basement. Once again we are happy with their friendliness and did their job in a timely manner. We would hire them again any time."
Front of Home
Path From Garage
Back Yard 1
Back Yard 2
Garage Front

+6

Response time1 day
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his crew from Mr. Miller Concrete did a fantastic job of removing our 20x40 inground pool. The communication was great and the entire crew was extremely nice and did all that we requested. Although the work was delayed due to weather they were excellent, and I would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
91
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvania, 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
388 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%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 Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Raj and his crew did an incredible job building our outdoor patio. He was easy to work with, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch and we couldn?t be happier with the result. Highly recommend! We?ll be using him for any future remodeling needs!"
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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