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Currans Contracting
4.2(
15
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Serving Union, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work, very pleased. They came even on the 4th of July to prep, because the weather was nice. Very pleased. Would hire again."
Sidewalk repair
Back yard excavate finish grade driveway add on
Driveway demo & pour
60X80 Pad cut, frame & pour.
Landscape water control

+58

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AJM AG LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Union, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Expectations have been exceeded. Austin is excellent with his equipment able to navigate around difficult situations. Pull the tree down between spaces, pulled a building down without damaging the garage roofs were nearly touching. Excellent work great pricing!"
Cool mornings
Clean for now
Sleepy time
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Trax Excavating, LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Union, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Union, 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 Union, KY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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