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Avatar for Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
4.6(
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Serving Locust Fork, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Gary came right away and did an outstanding job. He is a very nice man and has no problem explaining what he is doing and why. No doubt if I ever have to have any septic service done I won't hesitate to call Gary and will recommended him to anyone that I know needing service."
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

+24

Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JURADOS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LLC
5.0(
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Serving Locust Fork, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"The work was done on time and it was really nice to have the room completed. Workers worked everyday and some evenings to have it done"
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JD Johnson Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Locust Fork, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Credit card accepted

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

Response time10 hrs
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Frontier Land Development
New to Angi

Serving Locust Fork, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

\nWelcome to my Page, My name is Campbell and I own Frontier Development. We specialize in steel and excavation. The difference between us is in the details. We offer in house CAD design for custom projects when it comes to structural and cosmetic fabrication. On our excavation side we offer full on landscape services as well as clearing and grading large scale pasture.

Land Clear and Grade
Land Clear and Grade
Full Landscape
Land Clear and Grade
Full Landscape

+11

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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