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Fehling Excavating, LLC
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Serving Petersburg, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hiring Fehling Excavating was the best thing we ever did. They came on time; they did an excellent job of the demolition; they took care to do the job right; and they left the property looking great. Very professional and personable. We would hire them again in an instant and we highly recommend them!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
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Serving Petersburg, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"Mike and Jim did an outstanding job leveling, reinforcing and and structurally improving my mother's deck. They made certain that my 90 year old mother could safely navigate outdoors on the deck which is her very favorite place to be! I am beyond satisfied with this finished Deck repair project by Mike and Jim of Tri-state Home Repair & Maintenance. They have exceeded all our expectations!"
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AJM AG LLC
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Serving Petersburg, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were extremely nice and professional and did an excellent job doing both the bush hogging and driveway grading we needed done. Their prices are reasonable and we highly recommend them for such project needs."
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Trax Excavating, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Petersburg, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"This company is the only one that showed up to look at the work I needed done in person. Had 4 acres I needed cleared and graded, not only did they do the work but they also showed me a couple other things they could do to really get the most out of my property! I will definitely use them again for future work now that I know that they can run my water and sewage lines for my new house.. Thanks Chad!!"
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Petersburg, 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.

The Petersburg, KY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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