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Restoration Land Management Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Ione, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Extremely professional owner and staff. Went above and beyond my expectations for the project. I would highly recommend Brett and his company for any excavation project."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
US Trenchless
4.9(
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Serving Ione, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During a house purchase US Trenchless came out and scoped the main sewer line.  They gave me a detailed report.  They also gave me a quote to replace the line.  After doing some comparison shopping US Trenchless beat a competitors low bid by 10%.  The work was done on time and professionally.  I would recommend them and use them again.  Ross and Tim were great."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cobabe Brothers Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Ione, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1951

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Cobabe Brothers is an excellent plumbing provider! Highly professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. They arrived ready to complete the task at hand. I would recommend their services for all your plumbing needs."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

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