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Inland Pacific Contractors
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Yermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Inland Pacific Contractors is a veteran company. Being around since 1980 has given us an edge on mastering our craft. Our services include a wide range of residential home improvement such as, New Home Construction, Kitchen, Bath, and Major multiple room renovation. We specialize in fire, smoke, and storm damage. If you have something in need of getting done, we can do it!\n\nIf you desire a professional, top quality job at an affordable price, Inland Pacific Contractors is the right company for you!

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HouseDemolition
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Yermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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With over 20 years in the demolition and removal business, House Demolition Specialist has the experience and knowledge to help you with all of your commercial and residential demolition and removal projects. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we guarantee only the highest quality work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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