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Rosson Enterprises

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Rosson Enterprises

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Everyone was professional and very friendly. Also, they explained everything as they went along. I asked Levi to write up a few more quotes for work to be done soon! Thank you!!!!"

Debbie B on June 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Everyone was professional and very friendly. Also, they explained everything as they went along. I asked Levi to write up a few more quotes for work to be done soon! Thank you!!!!"

Debbie B on June 2024

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Krizman Earthworks LLC

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Krizman Earthworks LLC

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Krizman Earthworks LLC is a locally owned small business with 25+ years of experience and are committed to excellence in every aspect. Licensed, bonded and insured. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Project will be started and completed once weather breaks"

Mark N on April 2025

Krizman Earthworks LLC is a locally owned small business with 25+ years of experience and are committed to excellence in every aspect. Licensed, bonded and insured. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Project will be started and completed once weather breaks"

Mark N on April 2025

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G's Groundskeeping and Maintenance

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G's Groundskeeping and Maintenance

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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3 years of experience

G's Groundskeeping and Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Our parking lot had a good 14â of hardpack and Gâ s groundskeeping and maintenance came out, Gave us an estimate and got us on the schedule quickly ! They did a fantastic job and were awesome about communication. Looking foreword to continuing to use their services !"

Ben P on June 2023

G's Groundskeeping and Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Our parking lot had a good 14â of hardpack and Gâ s groundskeeping and maintenance came out, Gave us an estimate and got us on the schedule quickly ! They did a fantastic job and were awesome about communication. Looking foreword to continuing to use their services !"

Ben P on June 2023

BUD HOWELL CONSTRUCTION

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BUD HOWELL CONSTRUCTION

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Owner operated since 1969, we are one of the oldest and most experienced septic system installers in Fairbanks. We have installed and repaired thousands of septic systems over the past 45 years and also sell gravel and topsoil at competitive prices. From septic systems to foundations to snow removal, we're proud of our longstanding ties to the community and look forward to another 45 years here.

Owner operated since 1969, we are one of the oldest and most experienced septic system installers in Fairbanks. We have installed and repaired thousands of septic systems over the past 45 years and also sell gravel and topsoil at competitive prices. From septic systems to foundations to snow removal, we're proud of our longstanding ties to the community and look forward to another 45 years here.

Ace II General Contractors

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Ace II General Contractors

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"The service was excellent. They are very good, they area very professional and quick to respond on your every request."

Julie F on August 2018

Additional DBA - Ace II General Contractors Inc.

"The service was excellent. They are very good, they area very professional and quick to respond on your every request."

Julie F on August 2018

WV Builders Inc

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WV Builders Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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W. V. Builders Inc. is a residential General Contractor specializing in highly energy efficient homes. We are also a full service Excavation company, with the ability to install DEC certified septic systems, water tanks, foundations, driveways, and land clearing.

W. V. Builders Inc. is a residential General Contractor specializing in highly energy efficient homes. We are also a full service Excavation company, with the ability to install DEC certified septic systems, water tanks, foundations, driveways, and land clearing.

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Spartan Construction LLC

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Spartan Construction LLC

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"Although we ran into many complications ie, bees nest in the wall, electrical and plumbing issues, unsquare log walls, challenges of working in the middle of winter...Jason and his crew were able to press through completing the job with professionalism, dedication and patience. I would highly recommend Spartan Construction LLC for even the most challenging project."

Pat B on March 2019

"Although we ran into many complications ie, bees nest in the wall, electrical and plumbing issues, unsquare log walls, challenges of working in the middle of winter...Jason and his crew were able to press through completing the job with professionalism, dedication and patience. I would highly recommend Spartan Construction LLC for even the most challenging project."

Pat B on March 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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