Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Q: How close can you dig next to a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1&frac12; times as wide as the canopy of the tree&rsquo;s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to trench 100 linear feet?

• <div><p>On average, you&rsquo;re looking at about <b>12 hours to dig 100 linear feet</b>. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging&mdash;such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest well to drill?

• <div><p>To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to dig a well?

• <div><p>Digging a well can cost between <b>$20 and $25,000</b>,<b> </b>depending on your needs. If you&rsquo;re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you&rsquo;re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-well-drilling-cost.htm">cost of drilling a well</a> will average to <b>$5,500</b>.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2013
Extremely polite, knowledgeable, professional, fair-minded, punctual and fast. It's too time-consuming to go over everything; but WOW!
Advanced Excavating Corp
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Reviewed in November 2013
Al has gone above providing service more then any one else in this area. I have been trying to have contractors provide estimates for 4 months. Most don't come out no matter how many times you call them and the few that did come out never provided an estimate after leaving. Al provided...
ALD Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
He is professional, courteous, and did great work for us. I would recommend him to friends and family.
AMMON ENTERPRISES
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Reviewed in April 2015
Now it is performing really well. They did a really good job. Really knowledgeable. Hard working guys. I would most definitely use them in the future.
STAMBACK SEPTIC SVC
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Reviewed in July 2014
We gave owner; Travis, a free hand to do as he would if it were his property; we are VERY SATISFIED with the end result.
STODGHILL EXCAVATING INC
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Reviewed in May 2011
I called CM for an estimate. Caleb showed up when he said he would (no small accomplishment for a general contractor), and listened carefully when I explained what I needed. We walked around the site and he noticed some additional things (drainage toward house in two areas) that needed...
CM Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
He did a great job. He told me what I needed, so I put in a five foot pipe. I don't have any more flooding problems any more.
Bill Mitchell Excavation
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Reviewed in April 2013
The owner of the company responded quickly when we called. He came out to check the property where the work would be done and gave us an estimate. We were very impressed with his knowledge, communication and attention to detail. One of his suggestions, in fact, saved us money and did not...
Brandt's Backhoe & Demolition
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Reviewed in April 2013
We were the first stop of the day and they showed up 10 minutes early. The driver was professional and explained each step of the way. Located the first access to the tank and attempted to drain the tank from there. He didn't like the way it was draining because the smaller access didn't allow...
FIRST CLASS SEPTIC PUMPING
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