Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Franklin, KY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Excavation pros in Franklin

Avatar for Wrexit llc
Wrexit llc
5.0(
3
)

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Wrex It, LLC did an outstanding job excavating and grading our future building site. Gary and his crew were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail. The site was graded exactly as needed, and the work was completed efficiently and on schedule. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Wrex It, LLC for any excavation or site preparation project."
Pond build
Pond build
Pond build
Pond rehab
Pond rehab

+2

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
5.0(
14
)

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Trent because he seemed to be a good man. He promised that he would not stop until I was happy. He did not disappoint. He did a fantastic job and his price was competitive. Will definitely use him again for landscaping around pool."
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+17

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
4.9(
9
)

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Allen's Construction & Wreckin' for years they are amazing they always go above and beyond I would highly recommend to anyone in need of excavation to contact Allen's Construction & Wreckin' they are the best."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
4.1(
174
)

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fayette Heating & Air/H2O Maestro is Kentucky's trusted HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing company for all your complete home solution needs.\nFounded in 1971, Fayette Heating & Air is a professional Heating and Air Company that provides exceptional Residential and Commercial Services to the Central Kentucky area. Each of our Licensed Technicians and Certified Apprentices is verified as drug-free and felony-free, so you can rest assured we are only sending trustworthy people into your home or business.\n

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Spanky's Excavation and Land Management
New to Angi

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.\n

...
Showing 1-10 of 76

FAQs for excavation projects in Franklin, 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.

The Franklin, KY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.