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TNS Excavation, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at TNS Excavation, Inc., we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Response time8 hrs
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R&L Hauling LLC
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Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reed was a pleasure to work with. On time and on budget. Good with communication and kept me informed on the status of the project. Works well independently. Great job!!!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kamahele Land and Tree Care
New to Angi

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Kamahele Land and Tree Care is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Snakes Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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precision Landcare
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Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyrone and John did an exceptional job with clearing my land, placing topsoil and seeding. Both worked quickly and efficiently. Would hire them again in a heartbeat. Both my husband and I were extremely pleased with their customer service."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%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. 

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

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