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Troys lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Salem, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

Trustworthy reliable with lots of exsprience..will not bite off more then I can chew. Will start and finish till the end . No money till we're done...do clearing digging and landscaping fence building..nothing to small

J&t plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Salem, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. I completely understand what you're going through. I know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. I'm here to not only turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call me right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Randolph Pump Co
New to Angi

Serving Salem, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

FAQs for excavation projects in Salem, AR

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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