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"They were on time, friendly, and did a professional job. I recommend them."

Brian F on July 2020

We are an excavating business in Chardon, Ohio. We have been in business since 1998 and specialize in excavating, grade work, land clearing, landscaping, trenching and demolition.

"They were on time, friendly, and did a professional job. I recommend them."

Brian F on July 2020


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IronWorx Contracting LLC

11580 Regent Park Dr.
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IronWorx Contracting LLC

11580 Regent Park Dr.
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here IronWorx Contracting LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Here IronWorx Contracting LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!


"The two gentlemen were extremely nice and polite! Checked several things before narrowing it down and taking care of the problem. I will call the. Again for any plumbing needs !"

Nancy O on May 2021

15 Years experience

"The two gentlemen were extremely nice and polite! Checked several things before narrowing it down and taking care of the problem. I will call the. Again for any plumbing needs !"

Nancy O on May 2021


Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


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Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC

4413 Germaine Avenue
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Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC

4413 Germaine Avenue
4.71(
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Customers say: True professional
109 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We specialize in hardscape projects in all scales. We are committed to quality work and outstanding results, and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Completed in one day, lovely outcome!"

John F on October 2025

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We specialize in hardscape projects in all scales. We are committed to quality work and outstanding results, and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Completed in one day, lovely outcome!"

John F on October 2025


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Maxterra Construction

13029 Fairfield Trl
5.00(
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Maxterra Construction

13029 Fairfield Trl
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

At Maxterra Excavation & Construction, we specialize in precision site preparation for homeowners throughout Northeastern Ohio, eliminating uneven sites and DIY frustrations. Unstable foundations, drainage problems, and costly repairs can derail your project and damage your investment. When you choose Maxterra, you get expert excavating services, including gravel pad installation and shed foundation prep, from a customer-focused team dedicated to delivering superior results. Contact us today to protect your outdoor space and enjoy peace of mind with Maxterra’s professional site prep services, trusted by homeowners across the Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas.

"done all that needed to be done"

Kermit D on March 2024

At Maxterra Excavation & Construction, we specialize in precision site preparation for homeowners throughout Northeastern Ohio, eliminating uneven sites and DIY frustrations. Unstable foundations, drainage problems, and costly repairs can derail your project and damage your investment. When you choose Maxterra, you get expert excavating services, including gravel pad installation and shed foundation prep, from a customer-focused team dedicated to delivering superior results. Contact us today to protect your outdoor space and enjoy peace of mind with Maxterra’s professional site prep services, trusted by homeowners across the Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas.

"done all that needed to be done"

Kermit D on March 2024


Arcos Mechanical

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Arcos Mechanical

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With more than 20 years experience, Arcos Mechanical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

With more than 20 years experience, Arcos Mechanical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.




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RPH Builder

14180 Sunnyside
4.50(
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RPH Builder

14180 Sunnyside
4.50(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Masonry, Concrete, Fireplaces, Chimney and Step Repair and Rebuilds, Retaining Walls. Tuckpointing, Remodeling, Hardscaping, Excavating, Pools, New Construction and more. Commercial and Residential. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. 50+ years experience. No job too big or small. Free estimates. RPH Builder. Serving all of the Cleveland area. Father/Daughter lead team from 4 generations of masons.

"RPH did a great job doing a temporary fix on my front steps. Ryanne did great work and my steps were done with care and fit my budget nicely. Thank you again for a wonderful job."

Gary F on May 2024

Masonry, Concrete, Fireplaces, Chimney and Step Repair and Rebuilds, Retaining Walls. Tuckpointing, Remodeling, Hardscaping, Excavating, Pools, New Construction and more. Commercial and Residential. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. 50+ years experience. No job too big or small. Free estimates. RPH Builder. Serving all of the Cleveland area. Father/Daughter lead team from 4 generations of masons.

"RPH did a great job doing a temporary fix on my front steps. Ryanne did great work and my steps were done with care and fit my budget nicely. Thank you again for a wonderful job."

Gary F on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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