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K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Zed Construction

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Zed Construction

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6 years of experience

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

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Meier Construction

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Meier Construction

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51 years of experience

Meier Construction, in Bellevue, Iowa, is the area's leading excavating company serving Jackson, Dubuque and Clinton counties since 1974. We specialize in basements, foundations, sewer inspections and much more. For all your excavating needs, contact Meier Construction in Bellevue.

Meier Construction, in Bellevue, Iowa, is the area's leading excavating company serving Jackson, Dubuque and Clinton counties since 1974. We specialize in basements, foundations, sewer inspections and much more. For all your excavating needs, contact Meier Construction in Bellevue.

Legacy Valley Farms

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Legacy Valley Farms

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We are a family owned farm operation with capabilities to do any job you need. We enjoy doing the small jobs, and doing them at a fair price. Have a tree to clean up? How about a section of sidewalk to repair? Look no further, we can help you out!

We are a family owned farm operation with capabilities to do any job you need. We enjoy doing the small jobs, and doing them at a fair price. Have a tree to clean up? How about a section of sidewalk to repair? Look no further, we can help you out!

Drew Cook & Son's Excavating

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Drew Cook & Son's Excavating

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Drew Cook & Son's Excavating has provided the best in excavating services for residential and commercial applications since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business that focuses heavily on customer service and quality. We offer parking lot grading, under ground utility installation and removal, site preparation, ground leveling, road conversions, water and sewer line installation and repair, septic system installation and repair, land grading, general excavation, foundation preparation, supply top soil, hauling, rock hauling, trucking and much more! Make sure you call us today for all your truck repair and servicing needs. We are family owned and operated and make our number one focus our customers.

Drew Cook & Son's Excavating has provided the best in excavating services for residential and commercial applications since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business that focuses heavily on customer service and quality. We offer parking lot grading, under ground utility installation and removal, site preparation, ground leveling, road conversions, water and sewer line installation and repair, septic system installation and repair, land grading, general excavation, foundation preparation, supply top soil, hauling, rock hauling, trucking and much more! Make sure you call us today for all your truck repair and servicing needs. We are family owned and operated and make our number one focus our customers.

A Sharkey Demolition Services

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A Sharkey Demolition Services

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45 years of experience

A Sharkey Demolition Services owned and operated by Wayne Sharkey. Wayne is a third generation Demolition/deconstruction contractor. Wayne has 10 yrs experience with asbestos and hazardous materials handling. references available. fully licensed and insured

A Sharkey Demolition Services owned and operated by Wayne Sharkey. Wayne is a third generation Demolition/deconstruction contractor. Wayne has 10 yrs experience with asbestos and hazardous materials handling. references available. fully licensed and insured

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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