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P&E Solutions, LLC.
4.6(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have found P&E Solutions to be very knowledgeable, professional, thorough and executed a fast and thorough treatment. Their service charge is very reasonable for the high quality work provided. All work agreements were fulfilled efficiently and in a timely manner. The worker double checked his work and delivered a follow up inspection as agreed to ensure pest and lawn control treatments were effective. Iâ m very satisfied with their work and will continue to give P&E Solutions my business."
Response time6 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Sika Masonry
3.6(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sika Masonry to pour concrete for my driveway. I was very pleased and happy of the outcome. Sika and his crew were very efficient, quick and got the job done as told. I highly recommend Sika and his crew, he is honest and reliable."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
21 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 O'ahu, 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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Pipeline Plumbing Oahu L.L.C.
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stuart had previously assisted me with several plumbing issues two years ago. Compared to other plumbers, I found him knowledgeable, very good at problem-solving, efficient, and thoughtful in explaining options. This year, my cast iron plumbing began to show signs of deterioration, but Stuart, along with his team, have diligently addressed a myriad of issues with patience, skilled work, and perseverance. I think any homeowner approaches major repair and remedial work with a certain amount of anxiety, but Stuart and his company have demonstrated proficiency and skills that I know can be relied upon."
After Renovation
Finished Product
Finished Product
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+21

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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