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Sip City Lawnscapes
7495 Lynwood Drive
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Sip City Lawnscapes
7495 Lynwood Drive
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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sip City Enterprises 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.

Sip City Enterprises 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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MX Equipment Company, LLC
94 Quick Rd
5.00(
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MX Equipment Company, LLC
94 Quick Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

MX Equipment Co. 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.

"Evan has been great to work with. Very Professional and down to earth. I am very pleased with him."

Ryan T on February 2024

MX Equipment Co. 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.

"Evan has been great to work with. Very Professional and down to earth. I am very pleased with him."

Ryan T on February 2024


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Baker Excavating & Concrete
4233 SR 41
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Baker Excavating & Concrete
4233 SR 41
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6 years of experience

Welcome to Baker Trucking And Excavating!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Welcome to Baker Trucking And Excavating!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!


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JOHN'S CONCRETE & EXCAVATION LLC
1185 Kailyn Court
5.00(
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JOHN'S CONCRETE & EXCAVATION LLC
1185 Kailyn Court
5.00(
4
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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. Call us today!

"I am very happy with the work John and his son did for me - would give 6 stars if I could. I had three small repair jobs and he treated them with the same diligence as a major job. John and Dylan are of the rare breed who do what they promised, when they promised it, for the cost they promised, and with the highest quality. "

Richard W on June 2025

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. Call us today!

"I am very happy with the work John and his son did for me - would give 6 stars if I could. I had three small repair jobs and he treated them with the same diligence as a major job. John and Dylan are of the rare breed who do what they promised, when they promised it, for the cost they promised, and with the highest quality. "

Richard W on June 2025


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Blue Bird Landscaping, LLC
8120 Gibson Ave
5.00(
4
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Blue Bird Landscaping, LLC
8120 Gibson Ave
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He got the job done cut up the wood, stacked it and hold some away. Did an excellent job."

Jeff G on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He got the job done cut up the wood, stacked it and hold some away. Did an excellent job."

Jeff G on June 2025


Blairs Farm Excavating
8364 Sabina Rd
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Blairs Farm Excavating
8364 Sabina Rd
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12 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

An excavation business in Xenia, OH, provides essential earth-moving and site preparation services for both residential and commercial projects. These services typically include tasks such as land clearing, grading, trenching, digging foundations, installing drainage systems, and handling utility line installations. The company may also offer specialized services like demolition or pond digging, depending on the needs of the client. Excavation businesses in Xenia may work closely with contractors, builders, landscapers, and homeowners to help develop and prepare land for construction or other projects. The business would likely emphasize safety, precision, and compliance with local regulations while maintaining a reputation for timely, reliable service.

An excavation business in Xenia, OH, provides essential earth-moving and site preparation services for both residential and commercial projects. These services typically include tasks such as land clearing, grading, trenching, digging foundations, installing drainage systems, and handling utility line installations. The company may also offer specialized services like demolition or pond digging, depending on the needs of the client. Excavation businesses in Xenia may work closely with contractors, builders, landscapers, and homeowners to help develop and prepare land for construction or other projects. The business would likely emphasize safety, precision, and compliance with local regulations while maintaining a reputation for timely, reliable service.


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Buchanan Earthworx
6999 Logsdon Road
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Buchanan Earthworx
6999 Logsdon Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
13 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"I had large low spot in the location where the home builder buried their waste and it was staring to disrupt the drainage of my yard. Gideon was easy to work with. Answered all my questions, clearly spelling out the work to be done, providing prompt notification of any delays (no matter how minor), and performed the work as promised. "

Sean H on June 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"I had large low spot in the location where the home builder buried their waste and it was staring to disrupt the drainage of my yard. Gideon was easy to work with. Answered all my questions, clearly spelling out the work to be done, providing prompt notification of any delays (no matter how minor), and performed the work as promised. "

Sean H on June 2025


Hughes Contractors
5.00(
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Hughes Contractors
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
119 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great , very professional . Area looks terrific Lots of compliments David Cobb"

Carole C on November 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great , very professional . Area looks terrific Lots of compliments David Cobb"

Carole C on November 2023


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Candor Concrete
835 Ohio 503
5.00(
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Candor Concrete
835 Ohio 503
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
759 local quotes requested

Your property may be one concrete feature away from being perfect. If you need a dependable, local concrete company in West Alexandria, OH, come to Candor Concrete. We have years of experience creating first-rate concrete hardscapes on residential and commercial properties. You can count on us when you want traditional concrete flatwork services or decorative concrete services.

"Great communication, good cleanup. A few measurements were off, but otherwise very happy."

Christopher N on April 2025

Your property may be one concrete feature away from being perfect. If you need a dependable, local concrete company in West Alexandria, OH, come to Candor Concrete. We have years of experience creating first-rate concrete hardscapes on residential and commercial properties. You can count on us when you want traditional concrete flatwork services or decorative concrete services.

"Great communication, good cleanup. A few measurements were off, but otherwise very happy."

Christopher N on April 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
9490 Byers Rd
4.24(
424
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
9490 Byers Rd
4.24(
424
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
996 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023

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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Dayton, OH

Renting an excavator with a professional operator costs more than renting equipment only, reflecting the added value of skilled labor. This arrangement eliminates the learning curve associated with machine operation and transfers liability to the service provider. For homeowners without experience with heavy equipment, the additional expense often proves worthwhile through increased efficiency and a reduced risk of property damage or personal injury.

Residential foundation work often requires a medium-sized excavator with sufficient digging depth and power to handle the project effectively. These machines offer the necessary capabilities without the excessive costs of larger models. When selecting equipment, consider both the foundation dimensions and site access limitations. The appropriate bucket width is also important—wider buckets move more material quickly, while narrower options provide greater precision in confined spaces.

Equipment rental requires some form of liability coverage. While some homeowners' insurance policies extend to rented equipment, many do not provide adequate protection. Rental companies offer insurance options or require proof of appropriate coverage before releasing equipment. Coverage requirements and costs vary based on the equipment value and project scope, making it essential to verify your protection before beginning work.

While formal certification isn't always mandatory for equipment rental, operating an excavator safely requires proper training. Most rental companies provide basic operational instructions, but expect renters to have some familiarity with heavy machinery. Depending on your location and project type, local regulations may require specific certifications or permits. Research your area's requirements before renting to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

Securing your equipment reservation well in advance of your project start date is advisable, particularly during the construction season. A two-week advance booking is recommended to ensure availability of your preferred machine type and size. During slower periods, shorter notice may be acceptable, but early planning provides greater flexibility and peace of mind. Some rental companies offer scheduling priority to customers who book further in advance.

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