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Q: How do you locate an underground downspout?

• <div><p>To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber&rsquo;s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.</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 permits are required for excavation?

• <div><p>Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. </p></div>

Q: Can excavation be done in the winter?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-excavate-in-the-winter.htm">excavate in the winter</a>, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit for excavation?

• <div><p>In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-level-lawn.htm">yard leveling</a>. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2021
I am an architectural design professional who has worked with many excavators over a period of 30 years and I am very happy to report that my experience with H and M Excavating of Plainville, MA was one of my best construction-related experiences yet. I am based in New Haven, CT, but the project...
H & M Excavating, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
I am very pleased with this company. Prompt initial response and quote. Prompt site inspection. The excavation of underground oil tank was performed within a week, as promised. The work was done expertly and quickly. The hole was filled and grass sowed in. The completely report was delivered...
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Nunzio's and his crew arrived ahead of schedule and was in and out in 4 days start to finish. They did an amazing job, all done by hand. From excavating, to fill to pavers and landscaping. It was all installed by hand and meticulously done to perfection. I would HIGHLY recommend Marvelous...
Marvelous Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Petey was able to pinpoint the area of collapse, which minimized the amount of excavation needed. Unfortunately, he and his team missed several appointments, leading to a lot of rescheduling. This is probably the case with all good tradesmen, who everyone asks to help them. That said, he was...
Petey's Plumbing lLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
They were able to come within a couple of hours to assess the situation. We determined that using a water jet/power washer would be better than the snake they had with them. That required another truck with the correct equipment so they came back later in the day to do the job. Since it wasn't...
Freddy's Sewer & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2017
Fenn brothers did a great job getting out on short notice to help us identify and unclog a block to our septic, then recommending and performing a septic tank replacement that was long overdue. Reasonably price. They did park their excavator on my neighbors lawn on accident, but did a decent...
Septic Masters of CT
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Reviewed in December 2016
Job was completed as promised and on budget. During the initial excavation phase, the excavator hit my septic leaching fields. The exact location of my leaching fields were not known beforehand. To be clear, this was entirely my fault, and NOT Pre-Built's. To their credit, Pre-Built stood by...
A Pre-Bilt Mfg LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
This is a long review, but I hope worth reading. It is truthful and detailed because I hope it will aid anyone in his/her search for a reliable company that "does it all". In a nutshell: AMAZING experience. I consider myself so lucky to have stumbled upon LGE Service's Website in a search for...
LGE SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Better Built Basements exceeded my expectations. I wanted our almost 1,000 square foot basement finished and with a bathroom for my son and grandchildren. The basement was used for storage for almost 50 years and never had fresh air circulating in it. Better Built Basements came and gave me...
Better Built Basements LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
During an unrelated renovation, the excavator bashed a hole in the brick wall next to the steps that lead down to my basement. It went through two layers of brick; you could see through to the outside. The contractor offered to fix it himself, but I wanted to make sure the work was done right,...
Sammy Masonry
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