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Advanced Construction
4.8(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan was very professional! He dug out my old septic tank and installed a new tank very quickly. My home was in escrow and time was critical. He also removed a door that was not opening or closing properly, reworked the frame and reinstalled the door. He also repaired a roof leak. Very versatile, an all around good general contractor."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Vista Landscape Management
4.9(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I went through several different estimates for a French drain and sprinkler system for our yard. Michael and his workers installed both well within his estimate and in the time frame he gave. His crew did an outstanding job and they were courteous and helpful. They answered ever question I had. Overall great job. I have absolutely no regrets hiring them."
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Slone Landscape Project
Slone Landscape Project
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+12

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Lewis Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Customers say: True professional

"Ty Lewis Excavation saved the day for me. I needed 5 tons of gravel to be evenly spread across my newly built carport on short notice and Ty Lewis did not disappoint. He took his time and got the job done extremely efficiently and professionally...it was a genuine pleasure watching him work. He was not only professional and excellent communicator, but he was courteous and so very polite...truly a joy to work with him."
Backyard Regrade
Gravel spread
Dirt work
Backyard Regrade
Dirt work

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honest, upfront and a true professional. I have him give me estimate. The job was reshaping a long driveway and leveling a 12'x15' patch of ground to place a shed on. He came in the next morning and got it done right. He is a very personable guy, even tho he's ex Army. LOL.."
Shed Pad
Culvert installation
Shed Pad
RV parking pad with underground drainage for garage gutters
Culvert installation

+13

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Lost Sheep of Israel Handyman Ministry
4.7(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"The job was done very well. Our ceiling looks new again like there was no damage before. I also like that he made sure the surrounding area were all well protected from potential damages before starting his work. Steven is also kind and trustworthy."
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+17

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Crawfords Fencing and Dirt Work
4.5(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Gabe and his crew did a great job.They are honest hard working young men. Did all work as promised and in a timely manor. My fence looks great!! Will definitely be calling for future work. Can't say enough."
Decorative Drainage
Decorative Drainage
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+36

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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