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Full Circle Garden Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They are expert with permaculture techniques and integrating fire prevention with a healthy productive garden. Ver knowledgeable and enthusiastic about gardening, soil, farming, trees, plants and biodiversity. An A+"
Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.7(
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."
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Lost Coast Yard Works
5.0(
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ayden and Austin did a great job of kicking up the style on our front patio. Now the entrance is stunning with Carrara marble tiles. Would highly recommend Lost Coast Yard Works!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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McLennan Excavation, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time2 days
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Landscaping Ventures Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 the start to the 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.

Response time2 days
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TM Custom Grading & Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

I was born and raised in a local family run Landscape / Construction/Excavation Contracting Business. My communication skills along with full customer interaction with every aspect of the project , makes each job run smoothly. From Grading out a rural gravel road or installing a Septic system or concrete walkways patios complete custom Landscapes with water features Night lighting Fencing Chain Link or Wood . Free Estimates

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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