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Miller Dirt and Land Management
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Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"He cleaned a hay feeding site inside a barn that had been collecting hay scraps for 20 years and cleared a patch of pasture that hasn't been maintained for 10 years"
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Sherrards Turf and Earthworks
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Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Delivered a very professional service! Was on time and very transparent with the whole process. Very friendly and was willing to do extra! I would 100% recommend him for any dirt work or landscaping project! I was more than satisfied with Sherrardâ s Turf & Earthworks!"
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Garner Solutions
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Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Garner Solutions 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.

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Louisville Mechanical Services
5.0(
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Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"Best price compare to other companies. Easy to work with. Showed up on time and completed the project in one day! Highly recommend this company. Nice to find honesty in a company."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Logsdon’s Land Clearing & Grading
New to Angi

Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Logsdon’s Land Clearing & Grading 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.\n

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Precision Demolition
New to Angi

Serving Big Clifty, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Precision Demolition 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.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Big Clifty, KY

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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