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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."
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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
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+12

Response time2 days
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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

Free estimates

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%
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a 12 foot by 25 foot section in my backyard underneath the carport dug out about 15 in down and it was replaced with big rock to give it better foundation because I was having erosion problems. Tim Walter was the perfect guy for the job and did an outstanding job and even did it under estimate all in one day and put top shelf and highly recommend for any landscape issue. John Erway."
Shed Pad
Culvert installation
Shed Pad
RV parking pad with underground drainage for garage gutters
Culvert installation

+13

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Lost Sheep of Israel Handyman Ministry
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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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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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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Road Runner Plumbing
4.4(
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Serving Decatur, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Old water heater busted during the holidays. Don came out to replace with a tankless model on New Years Day. He came back a few days later to address a whistle noise (fixed with a larger gas line) and install recirculation line for instant hot water to back of house at no additional charge. I'd recommend Road Runner highly based on my experience."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

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