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Sika Masonry
3.6(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hickam, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Malakai and his team were professional and worked diligently on my patio to get the job done in the timeframe we needed it finished. I would recommend to anyone needing concrete work done.."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lanea and Levi Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hickam, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Lanea and Levi Excavating 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.

Home extension
Plumbing
Keystone wall
Keystone wall and planter
Graded for sidewalk

+3

Response time4 hrs
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TJ’s Home Renovation LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hickam, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"4yr old LG reefer compressor died. No warning. Had to get new one in a day. Both HD & BB couldn't deliver for 6-days. TJ did it all the following day. Saving some food. Kept us updated via text at every step. No service provider has made this effort. Splendid."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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