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DISCOUNT MECHANICAL HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICES, LLC

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DISCOUNT MECHANICAL HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICES, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
48 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Discount mechanical did an amazing job on my heating system along with various other jobs at different times ,through each repair, great service and professionalism remained. I would recommend these guys 10 out of 10 times ."

Edress I on May 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Discount mechanical did an amazing job on my heating system along with various other jobs at different times ,through each repair, great service and professionalism remained. I would recommend these guys 10 out of 10 times ."

Edress I on May 2025


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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020


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E&M Dirtworks LLC

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E&M Dirtworks LLC

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21 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high-quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends on our reputation, and that is why customer service is our highest priority. If you're looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate.

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high-quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends on our reputation, and that is why customer service is our highest priority. If you're looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate.


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Glacier Excavating & Plowing

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Glacier Excavating & Plowing

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6 years of experience

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing


Blackspruce Enterprises

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Blackspruce Enterprises

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Emergency services offered

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.



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E & M Dirtworks

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E & M Dirtworks

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022


Engineering & Excavating

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Engineering & Excavating

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We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.

We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.


Dickson Construction LLC

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Dickson Construction LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021


Anderson Contracting & Environmental Septic LLC

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Anderson Contracting & Environmental Septic LLC

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4 years of experience

We offer- ONSITE SYSTEM EXCAVATIONS Septic System Installation & Maintenance Septic System Replacement Septic Tank Swap-out Drain Field Maintenance & Replacement ONSITE SYSTEM INSPECTIONS Drain Line Snake Camera Inspections Septic Tank Camera Inspections Drain Field Snake Camera Inspections PACP Certified Inspection Reports HOME SERVICES Land Development & Clearing Landscaping & Grading Stump Removal Gravel & Recycled Asphalt Pad Installation ...and more.

We offer- ONSITE SYSTEM EXCAVATIONS Septic System Installation & Maintenance Septic System Replacement Septic Tank Swap-out Drain Field Maintenance & Replacement ONSITE SYSTEM INSPECTIONS Drain Line Snake Camera Inspections Septic Tank Camera Inspections Drain Field Snake Camera Inspections PACP Certified Inspection Reports HOME SERVICES Land Development & Clearing Landscaping & Grading Stump Removal Gravel & Recycled Asphalt Pad Installation ...and more.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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