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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Van Wert - Updated Nov 2026

Minnick Lawn & Landscaping LLC
5.0(
60
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Van Wert, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is our third year working with Minnick landscaping for our spring cleanup, and we couldn’t be happier. They cut and shaped the beds, beautifully, applied mulch, evenly, and took on big projects like removing old, overgrown shrubbery. They also helped us choose the right replacements and plant them so everything looks balanced and healthy. Every year, our yard looks completely renewed thanks to their hard work. We truly appreciate their reliability, quality, and how respectful they are of the property. Excellent service every year. We also feel that they are very competitive with pricing and look forward to having them come back next year. We are already planning our next project with them."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Elite Concrete & Construction, LLC
4.7(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Van Wert, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Elite concrete did an amazing job! Reasonably priced, professional and punctual"
Backyard Privacy Fence
Backyard Privacy Fence
Backyard Privacy Fence
Concrete
Before

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kahlig Dozing & Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Van Wert, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Our company is made up of just four owner operators which means the people you talk with and meet with will be the ones doing the work and will be committed to performing quality work that our business depends on.

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Buckeye Waterproofing Inc
4.1(
54
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Van Wert, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tried to fix problem. Came back and trying again."
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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R.A.M Landscaping Services
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Van Wert, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very kind, worked very hard through extreme heat, and the price was reasonable. We'd hire them again! We definitely recommend them!"
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over
Landscape Make Over

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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