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Arkansas Wastewater Operations & Maintenance, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hensley, 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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MC square plumbing repair
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hensley, AR and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Professional, on-time, knowledgeable and gets the job done! Reasonable price! He will be on my list of to-go plumbers! Thanks, Caleb!"
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Bryant Family Landscape Escapes
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hensley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"Great! Garry was really nice and we enjoyed him very much. All of our plants are doing well!"
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Jeremy's Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hensley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He does what he says what his gonna do, very trustworthy and have exceptional customer service."
Response time3 days
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hensley, 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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Malvern-Site Prep & System Install

+35

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Greennecks Lawn Service, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hensley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They showed up on time, and was not messy with their stuff. Not only that it did not take them long to install my pool."
Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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. 

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