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Preferred Excavation
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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I can’t say enough good things about Preferred Excavation and the work they do! Very good with communication! Very reasonable and fair pricing! No surprises! I have hired them to do a second job because I was so impressed with the first job they did!"
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South Henry Construction & Land Management
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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"SHC did an outstanding job with site prep and construction of 40'x60' shop. Great results with entry aprons and door's. Highly recommend for affordable, excellent results."
Commercial Asphalt Paving
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
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Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC
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Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirtboss Utilities, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

DIRTBOSS UTILITIES, LLC will provide grading, land clearing, erosion and sediment control, stormwater runoff management, and general site preparation services. We provide support services to contractors and property owners with efficient, insured site work improvements. We bring 30 years of experience to every job, quality you can trust, timelines you can depend on, and pricing that works for you.

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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. 

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

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. 

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