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Moreland Homes, LLC
3.5(
31
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Serving Carter, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"They were very professional. Completed job before they said it would be done. Very efficent and cleaned up after themselves. Very courteous to me and let me know when they were leaving and coming back. Very good maners. Respected my home and made me feel that my project was important to them. Made me feel comfortable leaving them in my home."
Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Hay Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Carter, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

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LS EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
New to Angi

Serving Carter, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At LS Excavating & Construction , we provide reliable excavation and site preparation services throughout Southern Ohio. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in delivering quality workmanship, dependable service, and attention to detail on every project. From residential grading and land clearing to trenching, drainage solutions, and foundation excavation, our experienced team is committed to getting the job done safely, efficiently, and on schedule. No matter the size of the project, we work hard to help our customers build on a solid foundation.

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Swords Excavation and disposal
5.0(
5
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Serving Carter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle and his team did an excellent job of installing a French drain around the back and side of my house to help drain water runoff. Other companies wanted to bring in large equipment that was over kill and would have also destroyed both my and neighbors yard/grass. Kyle and his team used pick axes to dig the Trench for the drain and was careful to not leave any evidence that they were ever there. I was impressed and would use again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Two Bearded Men, LLC
4.2(
5
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Serving Carter, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Two Bearded Men did an amazing job! They did some major grading on my land that I thought would never be able to be leveled and at an incredibly reasonable price. They are just about the nicest people to work with and kept in constant contact with me to make sure I was satisfied with their work. I would recommend them to anyone and cannot say enough good things about them."
Leveling work
Leveling/filling
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Levelig/filling
Building  a road

+10

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Carter, 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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