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R&R Dirtworks
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Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

"All the materials I've purchased from him have been completely satisfactory. He finds out what you need and makes sure that you're getting exactly what you need. I've never heard of him not completing a project. He'll let you know of any unexpected things that you might encounter as well."
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
5.0(
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Serving Kirby, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirt Lion, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasure of working with Colt and the team at Dirt Lion on a series of projects, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. As a client managing the process from out of town, I especially appreciated the clear and consistent communication. Their ability to handle local coordination and project management made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Dirt Lion completed a wide range of services for me, including tree removal, driveway widening, utility line trenching, house demolition, and pad preparation for a new home build. Every aspect of the work was executed with precision and professionalism, meeting—and even exceeding—my high expectations. The quality of work, attention to detail, and ease of doing business with Dirt Lion have earned my trust, and I will absolutely use them again for future projects. Highly recommended."
Response time3 days
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Hartsell Farms and Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hartsell Farms and Excavating is a family owned and operated small business serving the Hot Springs and surrounding areas providing construction services from simple top soil hauls to land clearing to foundation work.\n\nWith over 50 years of heavy equipment and construction experience, Vern Hartsell can serve you no matter how small or large your job is.

Response time20 mins
M&M Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

Next level excavation
New to Angi

Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.

SS Land Management
New to Angi

Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Brush Busters Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Kirby, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Brush Busters Construction, LLC is a well-established company in Kirby, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer care, as well as professionalism. Dirt work tailored to your needs! Our company prides itself on integrity, so our work replicates this as well. Call us for your next job!

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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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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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