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Ben TheHandyman - Grading, Patios, & Tree planting

$50/on-site estimate

(waived if hired)


Existing obstructions

Responds in about 2 hours


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Hired 160 times

1 similar job done near you

Background checked

2 employees

9 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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2025

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2019

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2018

Services offered

Reason for grading

New construction

Landscaping

Drainage

Farming

Desired state of land

Flat

Multi level

Slightly sloped

Steeply sloped

Existing obstructions

No obstructions

Trees

Tree stumps

Fences

Projects and media
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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

133 reviews

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Elisa R.

May 27, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Ben to excavate and install a patio in an area where we had a large pool removed. It was basically a gravel pit. He came right out to give me an estimate. I was first impressed with when I sent him a communication, he responded right back. When he performed the job, he did so in a very timely and professional manner. He had all the right material and equipment for the job, and strove for perfection in his work. The patio is gorgeous, strong, level, has a solid base, and will last for a lifetime of enjoyment. Do not hesitate to hire Ben! You won’t be disappointed!

Details: Less than 1 • Landscaping • Flat • Flat • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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David M.

Sep 28, 2024

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Ben was able to layout and compact 12 cu. yds. of fill to level my front yard for a remodeling project. He did a great job moving material with his excavator, spreading it with the skid, and then patiently running the plate compactor until the base setup like concrete. He was also able to install solid granite steps, lifting the stone with his machine to carefully place each with just the slightest pitch to shed water. Nice guy with attention to detail and experience on how to do the job right. I highly recommend Ben!

Details: Less than 1 • Flat • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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Parviz T.

Dec 12, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Less than 1 • Slightly sloped • Slightly sloped • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

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Land Leveling and Grading
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Arseny V.

Aug 27, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Ben installed a channel drain for me to route rainwater away from the house. He was very thorough and responsive, coming back a second time to reseal the drain after it rained. Highly recommend him for any projects. I will definitely hire him in the future for some land leveling work.

Details: Less than 1 • Drainage • Landscaping • Slightly sloped • Slightly sloped • No obstructions • Boulders • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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Dory C.

Nov 2, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Ben did a great job, and it really wasn't easy. The roots of the bamboo were extensive, but now they are above ground and ready to be disposed of.

Details: Residential

Ben TheHandyman - Grading, Patios, & Tree planting's reply
It was nice meeting you guys :) I am very happy the excavator was the right machine for that project - those bamboo roots were tricky to tackle, but we got it done ✅
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