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Beck Construction, LLC

7201 N C L Hawes Rd
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Beck Construction, LLC

7201 N C L Hawes Rd
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Beck Construction, LLC 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.

Beck Construction, LLC 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.

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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

PO Box 871407
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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

PO Box 871407
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
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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Stephan’s

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Stephan’s

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Landscaping/excavation we’re dependible and affordable we do driveways pads roads lawn mowing land clearing stump removal and small carpentry work as well

Landscaping/excavation we’re dependible and affordable we do driveways pads roads lawn mowing land clearing stump removal and small carpentry work as well

Northstar custom

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Northstar custom

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7 years of experience

Northstar custom offers land clearing, foundation digging, driveways, septic systems, power trenching, gravel hauling, grading, and landscaping, as well as consulting and free estimates on any of the above. Rapid, high quality work, experienced foremen, and competitive pricing is sure to satisfy clients. Our strong networking with other trades gives us the ability to button up any dirt work job seamlessly.

Northstar custom offers land clearing, foundation digging, driveways, septic systems, power trenching, gravel hauling, grading, and landscaping, as well as consulting and free estimates on any of the above. Rapid, high quality work, experienced foremen, and competitive pricing is sure to satisfy clients. Our strong networking with other trades gives us the ability to button up any dirt work job seamlessly.

Blackspruce Enterprises

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Blackspruce Enterprises

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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

Based Out Of
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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

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Core Paving & Excavating LLC

19994 E Birch Hill Dr
5.00(
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Core Paving & Excavating LLC

19994 E Birch Hill Dr
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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 to meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"They were good with returning my call and referring me to a company that does this type of work."

Brenda A on July 2020

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 to meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"They were good with returning my call and referring me to a company that does this type of work."

Brenda A on July 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.  

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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