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Avatar for Ferguson Homes, LLC
Ferguson Homes, LLC
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used this company for several projects. Not only did they do excellent work. They did it in a timely manner, very reasonable and Jamie Ferguson was so professional and kind. No need to look any further. You will be in great hands."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Mingus Shadows Landscaping And Hardscaping, LLC
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Offers commercial services

"They did a great job of extending our water line for irrigation purposes as well as repairing leaks near the well. I would highly recommend them."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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Linden Pearce Construction, LLC
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Offers commercial services

Linden Pearce Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Over 35 years of experience.

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Empty wallot land management
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Mr. Wallot was always on time. He stands behind his work and is very professional. I will be using Wallots for all of my fuel management and excavation needs to come. Fast. Reliable. Efficient. Motivated. A real hard worker."
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JJ’s Precision Excavation
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

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"Very prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. We are happy with the worked performed and would recommend using JJs precision excavating. We plan to use them in the future!"
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ABsolute Contracting LLC
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Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Warranties offered

"Excellent service. Mr. Perry understood exactly what we were requesting, was punctual, reasonable in price and performed outstanding work (both excavations and welding repairs). We are very pleased and have set up another date for more services. Highly recommend!!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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