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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating. "
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
4.8(
55
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful this company is. I suddenly had low water pressure in the house and called the water company. They came out and said I had a leak. They turned off the water to the house. I called my home repair team, Home Experts, and they recommended English Excavating. Mark English came out less than an hour after I called and it was a Sunday afternoon. He said he would call the city to mark all of the underground lines in case he had to dig. No digging was required and the entire job was finished by 9:00 a.m. Monday morning. This company is one of the best I have ever worked with."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Mulryan Excavating, LLC for a project, and they exceeded my expectations! Their team was professional, efficient, and completed the job on time. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to perfection. I highly recommend Mulryan Excavating, LLC for any excavation needs! ð ·â â ï¸ ð ª"
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maynor Construction, LLC
4.7(
32
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added or made changes to the scope of work (siding). Satisfied with work, guys are great. Wish they had more availability for more work."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Indianapolis, IN

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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