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

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In business since 2013

Customers say: Quick response

"The supervisor, Arlo, gave us a thoughtful estimate, offering several solutions to our drainage problem. We agreed on what we thought would work for us. He returned yesterday, and did outstanding work. He went above and beyond, to meet our expectations. I highly recommend Arkansas Wastewater for any drainage needs."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
5.0(
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Serving Jacksonville, 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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Greennecks Lawn Service, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Jacksonville, 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

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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. 

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.

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