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Avatar for Wailua Landscapes & Property Maintenance, LLC
Wailua Landscapes & Property Maintenance, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kapaa, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
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Avatar for Pipeline Plumbing Oahu L.L.C.
Pipeline Plumbing Oahu L.L.C.
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kapaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stuart and his team are a top notch, no non-sense, reasonably priced and professional operation. Stuart is very knowledgeable, efficient, and a problem solver. When addressing a problem he takes the time to troubleshoot, find the issue and come up with a solution for the long term. I cannot say enough about Pipeline Plumbing, they are definitely our go-to plumber for the future. Mahalo Stuart!"
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Construction LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kapaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ace construction did a great job at filling my old cesspool and installing my new septic system for our house. From start to finish everything was a smooth and easy process. Would definitely hire again in the future."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SK Plumbing Service
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kapaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company provides professional services and has a great community/friendly communication skill set . They are very quick and easy to work with and is very diligent in getting the work done. Our architect company would highly recommend this plumbing company to others in need of their services."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DSK Contractor
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kapaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DSK did an overall very good job. Resolved a few issues promptly. Would recommend them."
Stamp concrete
New retaining rock wall
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New kitchen
Vinyl fence with lattice and gate

+118

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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