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Avatar for Let's Dig20 Construction
Let's Dig20 Construction
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving West Union, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my backyard graded, seeded, and straw placed. Pricing was very reasonable. He also framed around my inground pool and did the concrete work. Rick is a fair person to deal with. He follows through and gets the job done. I recommend him for your next project."
Response time11 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Moreland Homes, LLC
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving West Union, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Built home from the ground up! They did exactly what they said they were going to do. They priced better then anyone else did. The end project turned out exactly how I wanted it! I would highly recommend this company!"
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Tong's Total Site Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving West Union, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"It was a wonderful experience he did fantastic work he actually did more than I expected a very nice person I had full confidence in him and he did not disappoint me. I will definitely keep him in my phonebook and he will be who I call when I need more work done without a doubt or hesitation."
Regraded rear of yard
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northstar Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving West Union, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Northstar Excavation is a locally based excavation and sitework contractor serving Cincinnati and surrounding areas. We specialize in residential and light commercial excavation services including trenching, grading, driveway construction and preparation, pond excavation, septic system excavation, demolition, drainage solutions, and helical pier installation. Our goal is to provide dependable excavation services with competitive pricing, clear communication, and efficient project execution for homeowners, builders, and contractors throughout the region.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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 trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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