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Matcom

3010 3rd Ave
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Matcom

3010 3rd Ave
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We are a full service excavation company. -clearing -grading -drainage systems -rough in and finish grading -new construction and preexisting -roadway repair Etc. Our scope of work is very wide with professional quality. Contact us and let us know what you need!

"They came out and removed several LARGE shrubs from the front of my house. Did an excellent job. Very pleased."

Garrett C on October 2024

We are a full service excavation company. -clearing -grading -drainage systems -rough in and finish grading -new construction and preexisting -roadway repair Etc. Our scope of work is very wide with professional quality. Contact us and let us know what you need!

"They came out and removed several LARGE shrubs from the front of my house. Did an excellent job. Very pleased."

Garrett C on October 2024

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J&H Excavating, LLC

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J&H Excavating, LLC

Located In:
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

Battin Construction

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Battin Construction

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37 years of experience

We are licensed in every aspect of the trades. We have access to as many employees that are needed for various projects. We also possess the ability to produce sub-contractors to perform services that we do not provide

We are licensed in every aspect of the trades. We have access to as many employees that are needed for various projects. We also possess the ability to produce sub-contractors to perform services that we do not provide

CLARK BACKHOE & SEPTIC SVC

3181 BULL RUN RD
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CLARK BACKHOE & SEPTIC SVC

3181 BULL RUN RD
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Septic system installations and general excavating are our specialties. We work closely with local health departments and realtors to determine what is best for your situation. We are a small family owned business and have been serving the Mid Ohio Valley since 1994.

Septic system installations and general excavating are our specialties. We work closely with local health departments and realtors to determine what is best for your situation. We are a small family owned business and have been serving the Mid Ohio Valley since 1994.

RON'S PORTA JOHNS INC

346 Indian Run Rd
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RON'S PORTA JOHNS INC

346 Indian Run Rd
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34 years of experience

Welcome to Ron's Porta Jons, Inc.! Since we were established in 1991, Ron's Porta Jons, Inc. has been a premier provider of portable toilet services in the Marietta area. As a family-owned and -operated business with over 20 years of experience, we guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you a quality service and reasonable prices every time. At Ron's Porta Jons, Inc., we provide portable plumbing rental alternatives for sinks, toilets, storage, showers, and more! We have septic tank cleaning products and services, too, as well as portable storage containers! So call now to speak with a friendly member of our staff. We look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome to Ron's Porta Jons, Inc.! Since we were established in 1991, Ron's Porta Jons, Inc. has been a premier provider of portable toilet services in the Marietta area. As a family-owned and -operated business with over 20 years of experience, we guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you a quality service and reasonable prices every time. At Ron's Porta Jons, Inc., we provide portable plumbing rental alternatives for sinks, toilets, storage, showers, and more! We have septic tank cleaning products and services, too, as well as portable storage containers! So call now to speak with a friendly member of our staff. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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