Blogs Double B Excavations & Grade

You know what they say about trying to fight nature - nature always wins. After years of solving water problems on properties across central Ohio, I've learned one simple truth: instead of trying to block water, you need to give it somewhere smart to go.

Sometimes it's the straightforward projects that make the biggest difference in how you enjoy your property every day. Take this recent job we wrapped up in Jacksontown - a simple gravel driveway refresh that shows how paying attention to the details can transform an everyday space.

Ever notice that mysterious pipe sticking up a few inches from your yard? Looks kind of lonely out there, doesn't it? Well, that little pipe is actually one of the most important parts of your home's water system - it's your curb stop, basically the master switch for your home's water supply.

Ever wonder what's really involved in replacing a water line? Most folks just see the dirt pile in their yard and hope for the best. But there's a whole lot more going on underground than meets the eye. Today, I want to walk you through a water line replacement we're tackling in Newark, showing you exactly what it takes to do this job right.

If you've got a hillside driveway in Knox County, you probably know the struggle - every rain turns your driveway into a muddy mess. It's not just annoying; it can make getting in and out of your property a real headache. And even when we've had dry weather like lately, these problems don't just disappear on their own.

It's a beautiful spring day here in central Ohio - the kind that usually has us out working on driveways or clearing land. But today, we're in the shop doing something just as important: taking care of the equipment that takes care of your projects.

Ever drive past a yard full of different colored flags and wonder what's going on? We were just out in Pickerington this morning, planting those same flags (with our four-legged supervisor Finney keeping watch). Those little flags might not look like much, but they're actually one of the most important parts of any excavation job.

If you live in Ohio, you know our weather can be rough on driveways. One day it's freezing, the next it's thawing, then the rain comes - and before you know it, your once-solid driveway turns into something that looks more like a mud pit.