Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Q: How do you cut through roots when digging?

• <div><p>There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn&rsquo;t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if my soil is too hard?

• <div><p>Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look. </p></div>

Q: What does skunk digging look like?

• <div><p>Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to trench 100 feet with a trencher?

• <div><p>It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
I was having issues with water getting into my house. With AVE They done yard grading ran my gutters to a dry well and redone my patio I have had no more water issues since their work. We have had very hard rains since then Most definitely will call them when we decide to redo our driveway.
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Reviewed in August 2022
Re: Brent Sanderson 8/26/22 We want to compliment the work of Brent Sanderson with Reddi Services. We had a whole house plumbing problem where everything was backing up into the showers and tub. We had called our home warranty company but the person they sent out was unable to help because we...
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Reviewed in July 2022
When our former circulation pump refused to function I called Reddi Services and requested Marco, as he had done plumbing work for us previously and we were always more than satisfied. Marco arrived here on time, fixed the problem, and was gone in less than one hour. He is a very good...
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Reviewed in June 2022
Marco arrived as scheduled and immediately reviewed our concerns and a quotation was presented to us, which we accepted. Repairs were made in two bathrooms much faster then I had anticipated. All issues were professionally resolved. Marco was very thorough in all that he did. I was also very...
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Reviewed in March 2022
We had the most excellent and professional ReddiHero! Steven Torres got everything done with perfection! We are Realtors with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International and our client was in need of the certification under a timeframe that was impossible for other companies but Steven made everything...
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Reviewed in January 2022
technicians Chris G, and Matt E were punctual, courteous, and very knowledgeable. Service was completed in a timely manner, and very reasonably priced. Would use them again and recommend to friends and family.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Had a leak in front yard, on my main water line, hoping it was a simple leak turned out to be a major repair due to the pipe being old and not fixable. Chris was my technician, explained what was going on and took on the tremendous work of replacing my front line. He was going to make sure...
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Reviewed in August 2021
Chris S. has serviced my AC for a few years now, and I've never had any issues. Chris S. is always punctual and professional and is willing to help where he can. This particular service was due to a smell that thought was coming from my AC. After checking over the unit Chris found that the smell...
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Reviewed in March 2021
So far so good. I've used ReddiServices in the past and they have always done good work. I especially like the service specialist Benjamin Agular. He is always professional and efficient. In this case, he evaluated the problem and offered different options to correct the problem. I appreciate...
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Reviewed in February 2021
Our technician, Marco Prieto was excellent. He arrived within the house after I called Reddi Plumbing and immediately assessed the situation and started work. He was efficient and also shown concerned for our situation. He worked until around 9pm getting the water pipe repaired and we so...
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