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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Otwell, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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TR Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Otwell, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had another contractor hired in April to remove an old septic tank and add a new one along with a mound system. A widower relative had to get this system in this year due to her Husband passing away and it needed to be done this year. After trying to get the job done since April and him saying it would be done. He did not respond after his last visit when he was going top call 811 to mark things. After no response after that , I called a Realtor friend and ask her what I could do. She gave me 2 numbers, I called the 1st number with no response. After 2 days, I called The second number (Travis) and he came that evening and gave us the idea of what needed to be done what it would cost. He brought the health dept. inspector with 2 days later to map it out. In a week and a half he came and tore the old out and did everything he said and came in under the estimate. Great job and excellent personalt. He called and updated everything as we requested."
Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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K & L Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Otwell, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"K & L Excavating removed an inground fuel oil tank, hauled it away and filled in the hole. I was impressed with their professionalism and they left the area looking great. They had the right equipment and were cleaned up and gone in 2 hours and 45 minutes."
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Stone & Gravel Project
Fencing Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Otwell, 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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