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Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
4.4(
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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
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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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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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."
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Excavating Project
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+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Enviro Construction Company, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Upper Arlington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We were snowed in and they came as soon as possible to shovel us out with the workload that they had with the snowfall. Pleasant and thorough! We would use them again!"
Buckeye Lkae
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake

+3

Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emerald Green Lawn and Lawnscape
4.3(
102
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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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Prime Service Ohio
5.0(
15
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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

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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