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Avatar for AJB Excavation, LLC
AJB Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his crew were very professional, came out and got to work immediately. I saw immediate results before they even completed the project. Would definitely recommend him for all things excavating, drainage (french drain &, sump pit installation) and landscaping issues."
Home site development
Home site development
Home site development
Driveway build
Home site development

+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Thorpe Site Solutions
Thorpe Site Solutions
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shrubs at 2 properties needed to be removed. They were original landscape estimated to be 40+ years old. Two story house needed updated landscaping and retaining wall, single story home needed painted but but unable to access due to shrubs. Thorpe Site Solutions was working near by, I asked them to stop and give us a quote. They were professional and personable, we walked the property, they took photos and asked questions about accessibility to different areas. They were up front with concerns about possible damage to existing flower beds and explained a plan to minimize damage to yard from equipment. i requested shrubs be pulled out vs cut off and stumps ground. Within 48 hrs they sent me a quote for each of the jobs. The next week they started work...they worked non-stop x 2 days to complete the work and haul away all of the debris, they level the landscape where there were holes. No regrets, No disappointments! THEY DID AN INCREDIBLE JOB!!"
Driveway Repair
Driveway Repair
Home Edition
Home Edition
Home Edition

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AJM AG LLC
AJM AG LLC
4.7(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Expert work using the best tools for the job. AJM confidently accessed the scope of the work providing a competitive proposal. During the entire process AJM handled tasks at hand asking me several questions along the way making certain I was satisfied with the work. Truly outstanding in everyway! I plan on hiring AJM for my next project and have already recommended him to several of my friends. 5 stars"
Cool mornings
Clean for now
Sleepy time
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MX Equipment Company, LLC
MX Equipment Company, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great skill and communication! Evan and crew did an outstanding job of communicating needs and ideas for feathering in final grade. They even took time to identify potential watershed problems and provided feedback on solutions. Great value for skill and experience. I highly recommend MX for your excavation needs. The finish grade of our residence turned out better than I had anticipated."
Quick Rd. Shop Build
Inside grade work 1
Inside Grade Work 2
Prep for Sidewalks
Trench for Drainage tile

+25

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

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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