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Avatar for All Out Plumbing & Excavation
All Out Plumbing & Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Job was done quickly, efficiently, and properly. Would use them again, no doubt about it! The price was very reasonable. The crew was very courteous. My job was the installation of a new hot water tank. I removed and drained the old tank and they not only installed the new tank, but they also removed the old tank without me having to ask them to do that portion of the job. GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COMPANY!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Brobst Earthworks Ltd.
4.9(
9
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Ian to remove a tree stump that I had in my backyard. Ian quoted me the best price that I could find and his price included replanting grass. He showed up on the date and at the time that we had arranged and he left no behind from his work. He was professional and kept me updated throughout the process."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Ground Breakers Landscaping and Demolition
4.3(
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are in our 80’s and decided we needed to make our flower beds smaller and more manageable. At this time, we had at least 15 large beds and they were all full of weeds. Since we could no longer maintain these beds, we started searching for a landscaping company that could take care of all this for us. We went through a website called Angi and found several names to choose from. We selected Ground Breakers Landscaping & Demolition. The owner of this business is Sean Griffin. Sean responded immediately, gave us an estimate, we accepted, and he went straight to work. Not only did he and his crew do what we paid for (edging, mulching, weeding, planting grass where needed), they went above and beyond (to make everything look good), mulching around our trees, cleaning out an area of our backyard and putting in mulch and gravel, and made our fire pit area very nice. After showing us what he could do, we hired him to clean out an overgrown area along our driveway and he did an exceptional job with that as well. We are very pleased with Ground Breakers Landscaping & Demolition, especially with Sean. He is a very knowledgeable and caring individual who goes above and beyond what is expected of him. We purchased flowers from Sean, at a discount, Everything is just what we expected, and more. We will be having him, and his crew come back monthly to do the upkeep on our gardens."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Maxterra Construction
5.0(
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They cleared thick brush and saplings that had grown over the fence line for at least 10 years. They also built an 8X16 deck for my shed. My 1000 pound horse walked across it this morning and it was solid as a rock. They cleaned up the job site at the end and even did a little road work in the pasture. Excellent work. Dependable. Honest. I highly recommend Maxterra."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Battlefield Builder
4.1(
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was desperate to have a one time cleaning job done ASAP and luckily this company was able to help me out on short notice. Great custom service, very friendly, job well done."
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Floor & Tub Surround
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+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Battlefield Builder
4.2(
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Serving Willoughby, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are absolutely great. I would recommend this company to anyone in the best part of it. All was the owner serves our country and that right there is worth hiring, but they are very good people all the way around you can’t go wrong with this company. I suggest you hire him."
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Top Notch Logging, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Willoughby, 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

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer 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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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