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MDCG Metropolitan Design
4.3(
56
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hosford, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with MDCG was the greatest. The owner was very professional, honest and very friendly. For the work he completed, the price was reasonable. Now, for any of my irrigation needs or water leaks in my yard, I call MDCG and no other company."
CMDP Program Certification
Sodding Project
Grading for Asphalt Driveway
Landscape Hardscape Pavers
Before Landscape Hardscape

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Branching Out Services of NW Florida LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hosford, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hosford, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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 FAQs, answered by experts

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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. 

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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