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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They done a excellent job, the job was more then I expected and I'd recommend them to anyone. They definitely got a happy customer for sure!! THANKS SIMPSONS EXCAVATING!!!"
Rebuilding pool deck and releveling the ground for the pool
Retaining wall rebuild
Final grade work
French drains
Demolition on garage

+55

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! I would very highly recommend! Work was very thorough and company replied quickly. Very nice people and they don't quit until job is finished. Please contact them for your excavating needs!!"
checking grade
After
Fence line mulching
Rite of way clearing
She shed

+20

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crowley Excavation and Demolition LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had no problem with the service. It works great. Reasonable price. I won't hesitate to hire them again if needed. They were professional, ant they were there when they said they would. They did the job quickly. I was impressed."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Yager Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Justin was easy to communicate with about the project. He excavated an area and put new rock down for a car port base. He did exactly what I wanted."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&S Contracting, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I liked the way I was treated.he talked to me like I was someone.not like an old lady.the project was done well .they cleaned up as they went.will ues again.have told others about them"
Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
Land Clearing- Property Management
Pond Clearing

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Smith Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Fairbanks, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

VETERAN OWNED! We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We offer quality workmanship at an affordable price. Install septic systems, driveways, lakes and ponds, install waterlines, culverts, demolition of any structure, lot clearing, snow removal of parking lots and driveways, and bush-hogging of any field.

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+18

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Fairbanks, 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.

The Fairbanks, IN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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