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Arkansas Wastewater Operations & Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, 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
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, 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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Serving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Jacksonville, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to give a HUGE shout out to Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work from Hot Springs, AR. We had a stopped up toilet and needed some assistance. We found them on Angi and they contacted us immediately. We made arrangements and they came the next day and found the issue and solved it. They even came back the following day and fixed the toilet lid (which wasn't even on the fix list!). I would highly recommend giving them a call the next time you need any septic and plumbing work. Call (501) 617-7689. Thank you Mahan!"
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Malvern-Site Prep & System Install

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Greennecks Lawn Service, LLC
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This company is fantastic! Highly Recommend!! Joseph (the owner) is very easy to work with, first of all! I hired his company earlier this year to redo my entire back yard and turn it into and outdoor paradise! He was able to create an impressive, detailed 3D model on the computer of exactly what I wanted and he and his team executed it perfectly! He was able to work in conjunction with a contractor I hired to put an in ground pool in and it was seamless! Rain was an issue during our project but thatâ  s how it goes sometimes.. Greennecks was able to come in and take care of the entirety of the project in an orderly, timely manner. Their work is very neat, his workers are highly professional. I will be using them again in the future!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Linker Excavation Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

With over 25 years of experience Linker Excavation is your trusted choice for all of your excavating care needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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