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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
5.0(
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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!!!"
Hillside photo before clearing. Thick, invasives
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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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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

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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