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Avatar for Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
79
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family owned and operated complete home repair, maintenance and remodeling company. We have over 29 years of experience in residential remodeling, repairs, maintenance and construction. We believe in and provide premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. We are professional, trustworthy and reliable. We service the entire Tristate area.

Remodeling - General Project
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+5

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Pence Contracting
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Over 20 years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. \n \n

Response time3 days
Response rate86%
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Lowe Garner Land Services LLC
4.3(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Roberts Landworks LLC, proudly servicing Lawrenceburg and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dawsons Land Solutions
4.2(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos
Pond Project photos
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Cameron
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’ve been in construction for 12 years. Plenty of knowledge when it comes to excavating or grading. Went to school for heavy equipment operations. I’ll get the job done right the first time. And always at a fair price.

Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal
Brush/debris removal

+1

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Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! \n

Response time2 days
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Collin mcclanahan
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’m a small business looking for jobs to get my name out. I’ve got 10+ years running equipment.\n-grading \n-gravel driveway restoration and repair \n-brush cutting \n-land clearing \nGet in contact with me for a free quote

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MC Land Services
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilford, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Improving the Land around us; whether it be through Forestry Mulching, Fine Grading, Demolition, or Concrete Flatwork. We are a tight bonded Family Company. Experienced and Insured.

Englewood
Englewood
Englewood
Trees in Creek
Driveway resurface

+5

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FAQs for excavation projects in Guilford, 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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