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Excavation major grading or resloping pros in Franklin

Avatar for Arrow Earth Services
Arrow Earth Services
2095 South Nineveh Road
4.70(
23
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Approved Pro
Arrow Earth Services
2095 South Nineveh Road
4.70(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024

Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024


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HD Property Solutions, LLC
9678 N Pennington Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
HD Property Solutions, LLC
9678 N Pennington Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

HD Property Solutions LLC 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.

"Mitch was recommended to me by a friend. He came to the house gave me a quote and did the job 2 days later while I was gone. Cleaned and hauled off everything very well. "

undefined on June 2025

HD Property Solutions LLC 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.

"Mitch was recommended to me by a friend. He came to the house gave me a quote and did the job 2 days later while I was gone. Cleaned and hauled off everything very well. "

undefined on June 2025


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Hoosier Earthworks LLC
1711 E Co Rd 1000 S
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Hoosier Earthworks LLC
1711 E Co Rd 1000 S
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Services typically include, site preparation, grading, demolition, land clearing, and shaping the ground for landscaping. With over 15 years experience in excavation.

"I highly recommend these guys! Could not be happier with the pre-project work through and follow up! From the initial contact, Nick was extremely responsive and reliable! He listened very carefully to what our needs and offered great suggestions to accommodate while considering our budget! Excellent experience! You need not look further!"

Darrell P on June 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Services typically include, site preparation, grading, demolition, land clearing, and shaping the ground for landscaping. With over 15 years experience in excavation.

"I highly recommend these guys! Could not be happier with the pre-project work through and follow up! From the initial contact, Nick was extremely responsive and reliable! He listened very carefully to what our needs and offered great suggestions to accommodate while considering our budget! Excellent experience! You need not look further!"

Darrell P on June 2025


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SWAT Excavation LLC
6650 E Mahalasville Rd
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Approved Pro
SWAT Excavation LLC
6650 E Mahalasville Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

At SWAT Excavation, our mission is to deliver top-tier excavation services with integrity, precision, and pride. We are committed to laying the groundwork—literally and figuratively—for successful projects by combining skilled craftsmanship, dependable equipment, and a relentless attention to detail. Whether it's preparing a site for a new build or tackling complex earthworks, we take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time.

At SWAT Excavation, our mission is to deliver top-tier excavation services with integrity, precision, and pride. We are committed to laying the groundwork—literally and figuratively—for successful projects by combining skilled craftsmanship, dependable equipment, and a relentless attention to detail. Whether it's preparing a site for a new build or tackling complex earthworks, we take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time.


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CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024


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LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025


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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Miller Land Management! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"MLM did a great job and was very easy to work with. "

Johnny G on June 2025

Welcome to Miller Land Management! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"MLM did a great job and was very easy to work with. "

Johnny G on June 2025


Avatar for Dirt Worx Of Indiana LLC
Dirt Worx Of Indiana LLC
15022 N 425 E
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Dirt Worx Of Indiana LLC
15022 N 425 E
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
145 local quotes requested

CALL us today to get your FREE Estimate on your next excavation project. We are an excavation contractor based out of Hope Indiana. We are committed to excellence and customer service and we can help you attain your goals in various fields of expertise. Including Septic Systems, Grade Work, Drainage, Driveways, Building Pads, Lot Clearing, Bush Hogging, and much more. You can find more information at our Website: WWW.DIRTWORXIN.COM

"No complaints."

Daniel C on October 2024

CALL us today to get your FREE Estimate on your next excavation project. We are an excavation contractor based out of Hope Indiana. We are committed to excellence and customer service and we can help you attain your goals in various fields of expertise. Including Septic Systems, Grade Work, Drainage, Driveways, Building Pads, Lot Clearing, Bush Hogging, and much more. You can find more information at our Website: WWW.DIRTWORXIN.COM

"No complaints."

Daniel C on October 2024


Avatar for ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
7402 LAKE RD
4.69(
72
)
Approved Pro
ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
7402 LAKE RD
4.69(
72
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
476 local quotes requested

English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.

"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."

Carola C on January 2021

English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.

"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."

Carola C on January 2021

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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Franklin, IN

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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