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Arborist Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were consummate professionals. They went above and beyond what they were hired for. Not only did I hire them on Friday and they were at my property at 0800 on Monday morning, they finished the entire job by lunch on Tuesday. There was a small SNAFU, but Mark went out of his way to fix the problem ASAP. I would highly recommend these guys for your next job, they have brought new life into my 70 year old home. Mahalo guys!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Arborist Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark O'dell did a wonderful job on my DHHL clearing out approximately 3 acres of land filled with gun powder trees and California grass. He was quick to respond and coordinated his equipment before my departure back to the mainland. He was very professional and courteous to meet my requirements. A little pricey but worth every penny. I highly recommend Mark for future projects and look forward to working with him again."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Precision Services
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Serving Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very good team of crew to get the job done efficiently and competently. Puncture and responsible. These are very capable people. I highly recommend Precision Landcare! Aloha."
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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precision Landcare
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Serving Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Disguss concern and he took it from there. Removed unwanted coups and other debris. Area was cleared and I just gave it quick rake and all is beautiful after 30 years of ugliness!!I I would recommend him and call him when the 2nd round of clean is ready. Mahalo nui."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Kamaaina Landscaping
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Serving Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Credit card accepted

"Professional workers from chipping, to tree trimming, mowing, weedwacking, they do it all. They always show up on time and leave the site clean when finished."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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