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W.E.B. United, LLC
4.9(
40
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Courtyard style home that had a rain water back up by front doors. Bruce took up pavers, installed a catch basin and then a 4" pipe under front doors to an other catch basin, put pavers back and fixed front door. Was very happy with the job."
trailer repair
Trencher & Backhoe
Trailer Repair
Bob Cat Services
Driveway grading

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! did an excellent job on my property. Professional, reliable, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The work was done efficiently, the site was left clean, and the results were exactly what I hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone needing excavation work."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Henry was quick to respond, quick and fair to bid, came early and finished early! We are so thrilled how quick and professional they were and our yard went from sand and weeds to luscious green grass in less than a day! He even helped repair the sprinklers to protect our investment. Thank you, we definitely recommend Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping to our friends and neighbors. I would love to ad before and after photos, but unfortunately, it says the files too large and can’t be uploaded and I don’t know how to reduce the file size so no pictures for you."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CT Smith Construction
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired CT Smith construction to fix a drainage issue at our property. We received nothing but professionalism and personalized service. The job site was always clean and Chase was very accommodating and accepting of changes. The rates were fair and the job was done in a very fast and efficient manner. Chase was very detail orientated and gave professional opinions. We would recommend CT Smith construction time and time again. Chase thank you so much it was such a pleasure working with you!!"
Light clearing and mulch
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Site prep work

+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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