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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Michigantown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Michigantown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n\nwww.onpointss.com

Response time40 mins
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Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Michigantown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC
5.0(
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Serving Michigantown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Arrived on time looked over the s determined best route. 811 people had marked the area the crew used caution anytime there they were near a buried cable or pipe. They worked very steady and communicated with AES who was also on site. Very pleased."
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Jody concrete pad
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Michigantown, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Worked hard to fix our broken sewer line. Peru Utilities had no idea where our line was and didnâ t care once we found it. Seth along with a plumber got us fixed. Then they graded and sloped our yard for seed and straw. Highly Recommend"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Michigantown, 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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