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Millennium Concrete & Excavating, LLC
1.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Huntertown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't say enough about Millennium Concrete. They turned my backyard, which was once a mud hole into a beautiful area. A gravel section was also created for my dogs to do their business and it blends in nicely. If I have any work done in the future they will be my choice."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Williams Excavating
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Huntertown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry Williams of Williams Excavating did a great job on the serious drainage problem in my yard. He did what he said he would do, called when he said he would, and came when he said he would. I would use him again if I had another landscaping problem. Working with Jerry was a pleasant experience!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freeman Earthworks LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Huntertown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After purchasing a home with majorly overgrown landscaping, Freeman Earthworks improved the appearance of our yard 100%. Mr. Freeman and his Crew were professional, efficient and very well priced for the exceptional work they performed. I will definitely be hiring Freeman Earthworks for future jobs at my home!"
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trailer parking pad
shed pad
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+7

Response time8 hrs
Ashtyn's Hauling LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Huntertown, IN 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 Huntertown, 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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