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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Lancaster - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
5.0(
46
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Left lawn in bad shape. Work related to septic seems OK but not at all satisfied with condition of lawn when they left. A great deal of unevenness and rock all over the place. When asked about it , I was assured it would all settle after the next rain. I expect they had something of Genesis proportions in mind."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Thickett-B-Gone
Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
11
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This gentleman came on my property and dealt with the most extreme conditions of rocks and Hillside and he did it very well with great communication ,went above and beyond to please me!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Apex Solutions
Apex Solutions
4.7(
39
)
Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called last thursday and they said it would be Friday before they could come out. I told them that was fine. Friday came and went, no call, no service. I called them and they said they had a lot of back up sewer lines and those were emergencies and they came first. I understood and he said they would call Monday. Monday came and went, no service, no call. I called tuesday and he said they were on "schedule" and that I should be next. Twenty minutes later they were here. They came in, didn't talk at all, and replaced wax rings. Took less than an hour. I paid and thanked them, and they left. Rate was very reasonable and I was glad to have rings replaced. I went to master bathroom and there was grease or something smeared on my floor, they had left a crowbar in my bathtub, black stuff of some nature was all over the inside of my bathtub, and water on the floor. I went and yelled for them as they were pulling out of driveway and told them they had forgot crowbar. He came and got it and said "Thanks." and left. I went a cleaned up my bathroom that had been left messy. I was just figuring a better after condition that what was left from professionals."
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APS2
APS3
HVAC
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+36

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Goch Quality Construction, LLC
Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
14
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Goch Quality Construction did an excellent job power washing my sidewalks and driveway! The team arrived right on time and completed the work even faster than I expected. Everything looks spotless, and their professionalism really stood out. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a reliable handyman service."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
4.1(
183
)
Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Lancaster, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had the work scheduled within a week. It was a ground water issue. We installed a collector box, dug up the damaged clay pipe, installed a section of PVC and backfilled. We were pleased with how soon they were able to start and the ability to be flexible when the problem was somewhat different from what we originally thought. I would use them again."
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Lancaster, 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.

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