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Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and his crew went above and beyond when it came to removing an old concrete swimming pool from our property. Sean was very prompt in calling and coming out to give a very reasonable estimate on the demolition of the pool and concrete surrounding deck. He started work on the demo immediately and did a very thorough job of removing the old pool structure and deck - he didn't fill in the old pool because he said it would hold water and our yard would always be spongey - he used a machine to hammer it into pieces and then used his excavator to load his trailer and haul the debris away. Afterwards, the restoration of the yard began. We had an unusually wet spring and it was very very difficult for Sean and his crew to backfill and grade - its impossible to grade mud. Sean went above and beyond bringing in loads of gravel to stabilize the soil so they could backfill the hole. Even though the gravel was much pricier than just using dirt, he never asked to increase his quote."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westlake, 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%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Montana Jake, LLC
4.6(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Montana Jake, LLC! \n\nYour next home improvement project doesn't have to be stressful. At Montana Jake, LLC, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a company with 18 years of experience. Montana Jake, LLC, can assist in all phases of concrete and general construction. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to your call.

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Fernajes Landscaping
4.7(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"These guys are great! I was having an extremely difficult time to even get someone to come and give me an estimate. I contacted them and they came out, gave me an estimate of time and money. Showed up on time, worked quickly and efficiently and best of all --- did a fantastic job! I would definitely hire them in the future."
Before Painting
Spring Cleanup
Painting
Spring Cleanup
House Painting

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leach Excavating, LLC
4.2(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our driveway was really bad and we had Leach LLC restored and corrected it. They did a beautiful job. I didnâ t even recognize it after it was finished. What was also very much appreciated was it was the most reasonable estimate by quite a bit. Highly recommend you getting an estimate of you need this type work done."
digging drainage laterals
Drainage laterals
250ft stretch of piping
Footer drain tie in
after lawn tear out and topsoil down

+17

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch land and lot clearing did a great job clearing my lots. They were very prompt in reaching out when I did an online inquiry. They had someone out to do an estimate the next day. I was able to book the job and they had equipment out with in the next two days to do the job. They were very reasonable with pricing that I was actually surprised. The two gentlemen that came out and did the work were very professional and seemed very experienced. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by83%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.

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.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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