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Arkansas Wastewater Operations & Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Benton, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"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 Benton, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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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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Response time2 days
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
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Serving Benton, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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. 

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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