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D & D Contracting
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swink, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up early to look at my project. And when they gave me the estimate I did not have enough money so they worked with me by lowering the amount and letting me make payments. Then when they did the project it was perfect. I would call them and refer them anytime."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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All Whether LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swink, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Father Daughter business with 24 years of experience in disaster remediation work.\nLicensed for excavation, disaster & water damage remediation, mitigation & restoration services. Mold/mildew damage repaired properly. We can arrive at 03:00 AM to help find that nasty broken water line and help with the remediation. No hole too small, no job too big, we are available 24/7 to help fix your problems and help clear your angst. \nNeed a culvert installed? Need a new water line run? Need someone to dig that hole because you don't have the time or the physical ability anymore? Need someone to install a septic tank & leach field or dig a foundation, install culverts or dig a hole for that swimming pool you always wanted?\n\nCall 719 213-6501 or 719 757-0879 to set up an appointment and get a reasonable estimate

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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