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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the work this company has done. Josh was excellent to work with and his team provided a very professional experience. The pricing was very competitive and I am overall very happy with the job. I would recommend them to anyone who's looking for high quality professional concrete work."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
4.8(
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Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Raj and his crew did an incredible job building our outdoor patio. He was easy to work with, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch and we couldn?t be happier with the result. Highly recommend! We?ll be using him for any future remodeling needs!"
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ten Point Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Loren Brown, owner of Ten Point Contracting, based in Archbold, Ohio. We specialize in landworks, property improvement, and habitat-focused outdoor services across northwest Ohio and surrounding areas. Whether you need driveway grading, brush cutting, trenching, tilling, seeding, land leveling, trail clearing, or food plot and water hole installation, we take pride in doing quality work with honest communication and attention to detail.\n\nAt Ten Point Contracting, we believe in treating every property like it’s our own. Our goal is to help customers improve and enjoy their land — whether that’s for recreation, hunting, agriculture, or everyday property maintenance. We’re a local, hardworking small business focused on dependable service, fair pricing, and results you can be proud of.\n\nWe appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to helping bring your project to life.

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Ashtyn's Hauling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Defiance, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Ashtyn Hauling did an OUTSTANDING job!! They are talented professionals who are not only very talented and fast, they are also very neat. Even after downing 17 trees, my yard was as clean when they left as it was when they arrived. I have additional projects at my home and will use Ashtyn Hauling for as many of them as possible. Thank you for a GREAT experience. Looking forward to working with you again soon!"
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FAQs for excavation projects in Defiance, OH

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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