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Hutton, Inc.

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Hutton, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Casey M on March 2020

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Casey M on March 2020


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Big Chief Energy Services, LLC

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Big Chief Energy Services, LLC

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26 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Professional. Prompt. Knowledgeable. Everything was completed EXACTLY as I had envisioned it. I’d hire Nick again in a heartbeat- I’d recommend him to all of my friends, coworkers, family! Thanks!!! "

Radonna R on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Professional. Prompt. Knowledgeable. Everything was completed EXACTLY as I had envisioned it. I’d hire Nick again in a heartbeat- I’d recommend him to all of my friends, coworkers, family! Thanks!!! "

Radonna R on August 2025


Okie Land Clearing

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Okie Land Clearing

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2 years of experience

Okie Land Clearing provides tree and land clearing services, including tree mulching & removal, land & brush clearing, stump grinding & removal, mowing & brush hog services, debris removal, excavation, dirt work, driveways, grading, material hauling & power washing.

Okie Land Clearing provides tree and land clearing services, including tree mulching & removal, land & brush clearing, stump grinding & removal, mowing & brush hog services, debris removal, excavation, dirt work, driveways, grading, material hauling & power washing.



Mesloh enterprise inc.

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Mesloh enterprise inc.

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35 years of experience

We offer all types of dirt work. Ex: Excavation, skid loader work, hauling/ spreading dirt/gravel/sands building pads/ponds, dump truck work And much more! Anything to do with moving dirt or any other material

We offer all types of dirt work. Ex: Excavation, skid loader work, hauling/ spreading dirt/gravel/sands building pads/ponds, dump truck work And much more! Anything to do with moving dirt or any other material


Chevos concrete

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Chevos concrete

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20 years of experience

If your looking for awesome, quality, and good looking CONCRETE work Give us a call! We do it all: Driveways, simple flatwork, floors, patios, front porches, stem walls, retaining walls, stamp work, stain work etc. We do it all ! Shoot us a text or give us a call 4058007525! Residential and Commercial. (30 YEARS STRONG) LICENCED, INSURED, AND BONDED Thank you for your time! God bless! Family Business! We can also send pictures and references.

If your looking for awesome, quality, and good looking CONCRETE work Give us a call! We do it all: Driveways, simple flatwork, floors, patios, front porches, stem walls, retaining walls, stamp work, stain work etc. We do it all ! Shoot us a text or give us a call 4058007525! Residential and Commercial. (30 YEARS STRONG) LICENCED, INSURED, AND BONDED Thank you for your time! God bless! Family Business! We can also send pictures and references.



Dozer Worx Incorporated

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Dozer Worx Incorporated

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Dozer Wrox Inc. Will Provide you with our professional crew and services for any job big or small. * DOZER * DUMP TRUCK * BACKHOE * GRAVEL * TOPSOIL, AND SELECT MATERIALS. Call our Office today and you won't be disappointed.

Dozer Wrox Inc. Will Provide you with our professional crew and services for any job big or small. * DOZER * DUMP TRUCK * BACKHOE * GRAVEL * TOPSOIL, AND SELECT MATERIALS. Call our Office today and you won't be disappointed.


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Armor Asphalt

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Armor Asphalt

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26 years of experience

Armor Asphalt is an asphalt paving and maintenance contractor based in the Oklahoma City Metro and serving all of Oklahoma. With over 15 years of experience, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Armor Asphalt is an asphalt paving and maintenance contractor based in the Oklahoma City Metro and serving all of Oklahoma. With over 15 years of experience, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.


All Service Handy

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All Service Handy

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13 years of experience

All Service Handy is a privately owned company established on March 25, 2012. A.S.H. is a proffesional handyman business which provides general contracting for a broad range and variety of jobs for home improvement and construction. All of us here at A.S.H. take pride in our work offering our personal time to ensure and develop a friendly relationship and a comfortable experience. We strive to continue being a leader and example in providing excellent customer satisfaction and 100% QUALITY guaranteed.

All Service Handy is a privately owned company established on March 25, 2012. A.S.H. is a proffesional handyman business which provides general contracting for a broad range and variety of jobs for home improvement and construction. All of us here at A.S.H. take pride in our work offering our personal time to ensure and develop a friendly relationship and a comfortable experience. We strive to continue being a leader and example in providing excellent customer satisfaction and 100% QUALITY guaranteed.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

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