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Avatar for Integrity Construction & Remodeling, LLC
Integrity Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4.7(
41
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Westerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced a leaking outside water service line. Very quick response and completion of the job. Listened to our needs and did their best to meet our expectations. Definitely would use them again if the need arises."
Grove city
Grove City
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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 Westerville, 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
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
Dad's Home Repair & Excavation
4.4(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Westerville, 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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Sequoia Studios
4.4(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Westerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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
6 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 Westerville, 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 Westerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape The experience was excellent. The team explained each step of the project. The questions were answered informing me of everything that was happened"
Emerald Green
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Prime Service Ohio
Prime Service Ohio
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company was excellent (I was going to take one star off because they arrived late, but they did such a fansastic job that I couldn't!). they worked very hard, the workers were exceptionally nice, and they were fast and efficient, and actually did more work then required (they even seeded the bare areas of our lawn!). I would not hesitate to hire this company again - in fact, we plan to do so on a regular basis. You can't beat their service for the money, so make sure you include them as an option if you are looking for any type of yard/lawn work."
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

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

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