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Arkansas Wastewater Operations & Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Alexander, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Customers say: Quick response

"Arlo and his staff provided exceptional customer service, they were on time, performed the work professional and cleaned the site when work was completed. They are an A+ firm with excellent skills. Best contractor to do work for me in a long time. It is truly refreshing to get a great project completed on time with good quality for a fair price!!!!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kingdom Land Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Alexander, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kingdom Land Services recently completed a job on our driveway. Connor was very knowledgeable and professional when working with us and staying within our budget. He was also very conscious of our need to have access to our home and worked with our schedule to get the job finished in a timely manner. Highly recommend them for any of your land management needs."
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
5.0(
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Serving Alexander, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Clint was very professional and helpful. We originally had a different septic company out who could not locate the septic tank and still charged us. Clint came in and found the septic tan uk, checked it for us, followed up and did not charge an arm and a leg. I refer him to all of my clients now."
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+35

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Greennecks Lawn Service, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Alexander, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This company is fantastic! Highly Recommend!! Joseph (the owner) is very easy to work with, first of all! I hired his company earlier this year to redo my entire back yard and turn it into and outdoor paradise! He was able to create an impressive, detailed 3D model on the computer of exactly what I wanted and he and his team executed it perfectly! He was able to work in conjunction with a contractor I hired to put an in ground pool in and it was seamless! Rain was an issue during our project but thatâ  s how it goes sometimes.. Greennecks was able to come in and take care of the entirety of the project in an orderly, timely manner. Their work is very neat, his workers are highly professional. I will be using them again in the future!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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