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Avatar for Hepp Landscaping

Hepp Landscaping

4.92(
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Hepp Landscaping

4.92(
71
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."

Michele B on June 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."

Michele B on June 2025


"Fast, efficient, good communication"

ANITA L on November 2025

reliability and dependable we clean your home and business like we own it!

"Fast, efficient, good communication"

ANITA L on November 2025


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Hard Work Property Service

5.00(
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Hard Work Property Service

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Hard Work Property Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Professional and quick with excellent communication!"

Barbara D on February 2024

Hard Work Property Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Professional and quick with excellent communication!"

Barbara D on February 2024


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Patterson Custom Concrete

5.00(
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Patterson Custom Concrete

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Bill, owner of Patterson Custom Concrete was doing a 2 lot sidewalk for a neighbor. While he was close by, I asked for estimate for my front sidewalk. I hired them, and Bill, Joe and the rest of his crew did a great job for me. In addition, they did a very small job for a elderly neighbor - just one small section of sidewalk for a very reasonable cost. "

ray z on December 2025

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Bill, owner of Patterson Custom Concrete was doing a 2 lot sidewalk for a neighbor. While he was close by, I asked for estimate for my front sidewalk. I hired them, and Bill, Joe and the rest of his crew did a great job for me. In addition, they did a very small job for a elderly neighbor - just one small section of sidewalk for a very reasonable cost. "

ray z on December 2025


Hrinko Excavating

5.00(
8
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Hrinko Excavating

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Will was on time and budget. He did great work in an efficient time (< 1 day). Even stopped back to help fill a tire tread mark in a neighbor's yard accidentally due to oneway street. I will call on again-I'm sure! THANKS Will!"

Ed K on May 2024

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Will was on time and budget. He did great work in an efficient time (< 1 day). Even stopped back to help fill a tire tread mark in a neighbor's yard accidentally due to oneway street. I will call on again-I'm sure! THANKS Will!"

Ed K on May 2024


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JDS Services LLC

4.66(
25
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JDS Services LLC

4.66(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!

"Justin was very knowledgeable and reliable.Completed my excavation and went above and beyond my project I highly recommend JTS Services"

Gene F on May 2024

With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!

"Justin was very knowledgeable and reliable.Completed my excavation and went above and beyond my project I highly recommend JTS Services"

Gene F on May 2024


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Shane Moran Masonry LLC

4.67(
24
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Shane Moran Masonry LLC

4.67(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Shane Moran Masonry specializes in all things masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, footers, excavation, new construction, additions, restoration, residential and commercial. We are a quality driven company and customer satisfaction is our goal.

"Shane was very helpful, transparent, and creative with our job. Quality and craft was top notch. He helped us find a way to make our sidewalks make sense with the awkward layout of our house."

Thomas H on November 2025

Shane Moran Masonry specializes in all things masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, footers, excavation, new construction, additions, restoration, residential and commercial. We are a quality driven company and customer satisfaction is our goal.

"Shane was very helpful, transparent, and creative with our job. Quality and craft was top notch. He helped us find a way to make our sidewalks make sense with the awkward layout of our house."

Thomas H on November 2025


Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019


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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC

5.00(
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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Keystone Contracting & Building LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great price! awesome work! and got the job started and done in a very quick timely matter Fully recommend"

Jenny S on December 2023

Keystone Contracting & Building LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great price! awesome work! and got the job started and done in a very quick timely matter Fully recommend"

Jenny S on December 2023


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Fazio Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Fazio Excavating LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Fazio Excavating LLC is a family owned business. We are fully licensed and insured. We provide the following services but are not limited to: Excavation Grading French drains Retaining walls Concrete Demolition Land clearing Paver patios Snow removal And more

"It went perfectly and smooth. Everything was done safely and on time, Im excited to see how our landscape transformed after removing the work fazio excavating performed."

Chris C on December 2022

Fazio Excavating LLC is a family owned business. We are fully licensed and insured. We provide the following services but are not limited to: Excavation Grading French drains Retaining walls Concrete Demolition Land clearing Paver patios Snow removal And more

"It went perfectly and smooth. Everything was done safely and on time, Im excited to see how our landscape transformed after removing the work fazio excavating performed."

Chris C on December 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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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