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Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removal of upper decking & catwalk with exterior reconstruction of supporting wall. Including window replacement and structural overhang for exterior entrance door and overhead garage doors. Everything was completed with great detail. The clean up was SO appreciated. Before & after"
1923 barn
1923 barn
1923 barn
1923 barn
Pool kitchen

+8

Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J&H excavating traveled up to Columbus to tackle this 3,000 foot driveway project. J & H provided constant communication throughout 3 different phases of the project, and worked great in conjunction with the other contractors on the job."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+13

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sequoia Studios
4.4(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark did an exceptional job. He was hired to hang and repair exterior shutters. He was very thorough and communicated with me what needed to be done. I will definitely look him up for future projects."
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Emerald Green Lawn and Lawnscape
Emerald Green Lawn and Lawnscape
4.3(
102
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time. Went right to work and did a very professional job. My backyard looks amazing. Only problem was -- I did not know until.after they left -they nicked the cable line and I lost cable and internet. Spectrum found the problem after two hours of investigating. . I would still highly recommend Emerald for sll.yard work."
Emerald Green
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Prime Service Ohio
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Prime Service Ohio to trim a number of large trees and requested they not use heavy equipment on my yard or driveway. They did a great job by using pulleys and ropes. I chose their company over others because they provided a detailed quote and copies of insurance. I liked the fact that they used an arborist who knew the proper trimming of the trees and answered my questions about the project. He also participated in the actual work. I would definitely use Prime Service Ohio in the future."
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement

+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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