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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 Toledo, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was friendly and helpful. They worked with me to make sure the system of French drains I had put in worked for me and the regrading work was amazing. At first i had thought i might be able to do it my self, but the amount of clay in the soil made that impossible, but A+ Equipment Services made easy work of it and got it done quickly."
Front of Home
Path From Garage
Back Yard 1
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Garage Front

+6

Response time1 day
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dream Green
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Toledo, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dream Green has completed 5 projects for my 2 separate properties. I have one scheduled for spring and hope they can fit in a fall project. Excellent service from quote to completion. The company name fix them well it was a dream working with this company and I will continue use them."
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#1 Design and Stone

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Toledo, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done professionally and they worked with us by communicating and pointing out issues as they came about. We will definitely use them again on our next round of repairs . Very reasonably priced. Did a lot of small jobs for us but everything turned out just great!"
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
McVicker International
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Toledo, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mcvicker International too help repair a few cosmetic and structural damages in my dry wall before giving it a fresh coat of paint. In my foyer, main Hallway, Living Room and Dining Room with some touch ups above my tile surround in my kitchen. Ive attempted to attach photos but the site seems to reject them? However it was superb quality regardless."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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.

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. 

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