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OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions

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OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions

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11 years of experience
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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. www.onpointss.com

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. www.onpointss.com


"Clean, courteous, and respectful. They show up when they promise to show up."

Rick T on August 2023

American EarthWorks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

"Clean, courteous, and respectful. They show up when they promise to show up."

Rick T on August 2023


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Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC

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Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"I've had Trenton and his crews on several of our projects. From demo and haul offs, down to cutting trees. He's respectful, communicates well, and I never have to worry about the finish product! Highly recommend using these guys👌 "

Brian L on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"I've had Trenton and his crews on several of our projects. From demo and haul offs, down to cutting trees. He's respectful, communicates well, and I never have to worry about the finish product! Highly recommend using these guys👌 "

Brian L on November 2025


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Flexx Excavating

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Flexx Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Flexx Excavating is an Excavation/Construction company that offers free estimates! We many services, such as septic lines, Lift stations, water line hookups, trenching conduit, Underground downspout drainage, sump line/pits, & waterproofing. We also offer interior and exterior drainage, grading, concrete, concrete removal, site preps, driveways, culverts, beaches, rip rap, land clearing, tree/stump removal, retaining walls, demos, etc. We take pride in our work and are always willing to take on the challenge. No jobs are too big or too small!

"They were fantastic. Very polite and respectful. They were not trying to gouge us when we were in a desperate situation. It was important to them that we were satisfied. Plus their estimate was far below three others. They will be my first call the next time I need their services."

Joseph D on June 2024

Flexx Excavating is an Excavation/Construction company that offers free estimates! We many services, such as septic lines, Lift stations, water line hookups, trenching conduit, Underground downspout drainage, sump line/pits, & waterproofing. We also offer interior and exterior drainage, grading, concrete, concrete removal, site preps, driveways, culverts, beaches, rip rap, land clearing, tree/stump removal, retaining walls, demos, etc. We take pride in our work and are always willing to take on the challenge. No jobs are too big or too small!

"They were fantastic. Very polite and respectful. They were not trying to gouge us when we were in a desperate situation. It was important to them that we were satisfied. Plus their estimate was far below three others. They will be my first call the next time I need their services."

Joseph D on June 2024


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Freshscape

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Freshscape

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25 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that wemanship, 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! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work

"Did a good job"

carolyn b on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that wemanship, 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! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work

"Did a good job"

carolyn b on October 2025


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Harcourt Excavation

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Harcourt Excavation

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Harcourt Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation company specializing in high-quality site work for residential and agricultural projects. We provide a full range of services including site clearing, site preparation, drainage installation, barn pad construction, and driveway building Etc... With a strong focus on reliability, precision, and customer satisfaction, we bring the experience and equipment needed to get the job done right the first time. Whether you’re starting a new build or improving your property, Harcourt Excavation is committed to delivering results you can trust.

"Great company, do fantastic work, easy to work with. They got the job done in a timely manner! They care about the customers wants and needs!"

colby E on April 2025

Harcourt Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation company specializing in high-quality site work for residential and agricultural projects. We provide a full range of services including site clearing, site preparation, drainage installation, barn pad construction, and driveway building Etc... With a strong focus on reliability, precision, and customer satisfaction, we bring the experience and equipment needed to get the job done right the first time. Whether you’re starting a new build or improving your property, Harcourt Excavation is committed to delivering results you can trust.

"Great company, do fantastic work, easy to work with. They got the job done in a timely manner! They care about the customers wants and needs!"

colby E on April 2025


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Flexx Excavating LLC

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Flexx Excavating LLC

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2 years of experience
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With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!


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Buck's Dumpsters

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Buck's Dumpsters

5.00(
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Buck's Dumpster, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were very courteous they were very fast and very fair priced "

Paul S on August 2025

Here at Buck's Dumpster, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were very courteous they were very fast and very fair priced "

Paul S on August 2025


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Tactical Earthworks LLC

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Tactical Earthworks LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

As the sole owner and operator of Tactical Earthworks LLC, I specialize in providing high-quality excavation services for both residential projects. With years of hands-on experience, I offer a personalized approach, ensuring that each job is completed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. From site preparation and grading to, land clearing, driveway installation and or maintenance , I am committed to delivering top-tier results that meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to start a construction project, prepare a foundation, or need land clearing for new development, Tactical Earthworks LLC has the tools and expertise to get the job done right. Every project is treated with the utmost care, and I pride myself on maintaining clear communication, reliable service, and timely completion.

"Great job, did everything I had for them to do. Professional!"

Dale T on September 2025

As the sole owner and operator of Tactical Earthworks LLC, I specialize in providing high-quality excavation services for both residential projects. With years of hands-on experience, I offer a personalized approach, ensuring that each job is completed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. From site preparation and grading to, land clearing, driveway installation and or maintenance , I am committed to delivering top-tier results that meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to start a construction project, prepare a foundation, or need land clearing for new development, Tactical Earthworks LLC has the tools and expertise to get the job done right. Every project is treated with the utmost care, and I pride myself on maintaining clear communication, reliable service, and timely completion.

"Great job, did everything I had for them to do. Professional!"

Dale T on September 2025


"If you want a professional job completed this is your ticket. I needed surface runoff captured and redirected. Then my gravel driveway regraded then fresh stone put down. This gentleman was very meticulous in everything he did. He shot laser lines to ensure water ran off properly. Once he completed drainage, the detailed work preparing the driveway was detailed. He used 3 types of stone, combining the different sizes was to bind all inorder the compaction would be a solid drive. Then he bordered the driveway by fixing 4x6"x12' timbers and secured with lengths of rebar, to contain all the stone. He DID NOT cut any corners. He DID NOT short on materials. This gentelman was really detailed and took his time working this project. YES I would recommend him again. This was $$$$ well spent. GROUNDHOG, Thanks Again !!!"

Tom E on August 2025

Excavation - stump removal, land clearing, grading, trenching, footers, foundations, basements, utility work, drainage systems and swales - have been in the business over 30 years

"If you want a professional job completed this is your ticket. I needed surface runoff captured and redirected. Then my gravel driveway regraded then fresh stone put down. This gentleman was very meticulous in everything he did. He shot laser lines to ensure water ran off properly. Once he completed drainage, the detailed work preparing the driveway was detailed. He used 3 types of stone, combining the different sizes was to bind all inorder the compaction would be a solid drive. Then he bordered the driveway by fixing 4x6"x12' timbers and secured with lengths of rebar, to contain all the stone. He DID NOT cut any corners. He DID NOT short on materials. This gentelman was really detailed and took his time working this project. YES I would recommend him again. This was $$$$ well spent. GROUNDHOG, Thanks Again !!!"

Tom E on August 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Indianapolis, IN

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Indianapolis, IN homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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