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Billy Hay Excavating And Bobcat Service
5.0(
24
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project went very well. My property suffered a double discrepancy situation. I received a higher than usual water bill. At the same time, found water flowing from underneath the entrance to our driveway. Water line failure. So the fix is, two birds one stone so to speak. Since the meter was still ticking when Billy arrived, he located the water leak and decided to bypass the leak entirely with new equipment. That way, we both had time to figure out our next steps to repair while the water meter was not consistently running. Then, he brought in excavation equipment, demolished and removed the debris that same day. Even with a slight weather delay, the project was done timely, and at the end we were very satisfied with the finished effort. Billy kept me well informed with text and photo messages. He bid this project within my budget and we got started right away. I would recommend Mr. Hays expertise and have already to MacDill AFB contracting personnel."
Fire pit
Fire pit
Limestone driveway
Limestone driveway
Limestone driveway

+29

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-T Solutions, LLC
4.6(
7
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Ashton for the third time to clear biomass from my property and he did his usual thorough job at a reasonable price. He has great equipment and does what he says he will do when he promontory do it."
Lime stone driveway
Lime stone driveway
Lime stone driveway
View from garage.
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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The Land Gator, LLC.
5.0(
7
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"I needed my fence removed, my yard graded, some rock piles cleared and a large dead tree taken down. I called Land Gator. Nathan told me to send a couple pics of the yard. He came over that afternoon, and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He showed up on Friday to do the work when promised. I was highly impressed with the level of work he did quickly and efficiently. I have other projects for him in the future. I highly recommend Land Gator for anyone looking for work done!"
Driveway
Finish leveling
Shed/ barn pads
Excavating Project
Tree cleanup

+36

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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ABC Sitework LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can?t recommend this company enough. Brandon did an excellent job, and left my property clean, and tidy. He did some grading, and tree removal, and for a very fair price. I will definitely have him back!"
Fence line clearing
2 acre brush cutting
2 acre brush cutting
2 acre brush cutting
2 acre brush cutting

+39

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SilverStar Landscape, LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were fast to deliver, very professional with getting the jobs done. They installed sod but also irrigation to my garden. I would definitely call them again."
Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Johnson's Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys came out clean, trimmed They came out and fixed my decrepit lawn, very happy with the service their work ethic and their responsiveness, professionalism will definitely bring them back. Any projects I highly recommend."
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Maple next to a house
Maple next to a house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Florida Cut Above
5.0(
11
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Serving Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Florida Cut Above remove two Roebelenii Palms, and two queen palms from my property. Josh and his crew were very polite and professional, and showed up when they said they would. They were able to rip up the Roebelenii Palms, and I opted to have the queen palm stumps ground down so I could replant the area. They did an excellent job, and I will definitely be contacting them again when I need work done on my palm or oak trees."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+25

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Ocala, FL

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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