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Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
4.4(
43
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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
15 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
Avatar for J&H Excavating, LLC
J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+13

2 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

"They were quick and they were prompt while being able to do a good job. The price wasn't too much, i liked them so much i in fact hired them again and will probably do so again. I felt that they were very knowledgeable and felt confident about my choice. They handle the project in a very professional manner and would reccomend them to everyone. And trust me, if i wasnt happy with the work they provided, i would be writing the opposite type of review! Thank you so much Sequoia Studios!"
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Enviro Construction Company, LLC
Enviro Construction Company, LLC
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! They were quick, fairly priced, Mark is super knowledgeable and genuine. His son Samuel ran downspouts underground and did some excavation to fix some grading in our backyard where there wasn't good drainage. Our new construction home is one step closer to looking finished! We want them to come back and do our final grading!"
Buckeye Lkae
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake

+3

Response time4 days
5 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
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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