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J&J Construction & Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Dayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At J&J Construction & Excavating, 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.

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Septic job
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OTL Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"We Highly recommend OTL excavating! Tyler was extremely responsive, he came out and gave us a quote on the spot. He stayed in contact with us while we waited for the weather to cooperate. He brought his team and they worked hard to get the job done! They grated our huge circle drive, added multiple parking spaces, rolled it out, had our patio framed and ready. They worked fast and efficiently and got both projects done in 1 day! We cannot wait to hire them again for some more ground work very soon!"
Excavating Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Care Tree Solutions LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Dayton, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"It went great, did what they said they were going to do and explained everything and communicated very well with us, very professional and punctual. I would trust this great crew to any kind of work for us"
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+42

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Millers Earth Work LLC
4.7(
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Serving Dayton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work that was completed. Our yard needed to be regraded after having a sewer line replaced, and our yard now looks level and graded to drain away from the house (no more puddles in the yard!) Would highly recommend for anyone looking for outside yard work."
Backfilled dirt for new concrete driveway
Lazer leveled
Customer had a retaining wall built and we Backfilled and seeded
Rear edition
3 tier block retaining wall

+52

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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RVD Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Dayton, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"RVD Excavation did an excellent job helping me remove an abandoned railroad bed. They are very friendly and easy to work with and got the job done in a timely professional manner. I will definitely call RVD Excavation again if I ever need excavating work done."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Dayton, IN

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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