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Frank Farms and Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional, knowledgeable attention to detail excellent work done as quoted! Highly recommend Franks Farms and Excavating."
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New Septic Installation

+6

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terra Enterprises
4.8(
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Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Terra poured a dyed and stamped concrete patio for us. They were responsive and upfront with pricing. They ended up delivering an amazing finished product!"
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Pergola
Pergola

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Grout Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Timothy 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.

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Sugar Creek Outdoor Services
New to Angi

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We treat your property like it’s our own. You’ll get honest communication, clear pricing, and a team that actually listens to what you want. No surprises, just great results you’ll be proud to show off.

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Rowland Exterior Property Management & Land Clearing
New to Angi

Serving Washington, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Grant Rowland Exterior Property Management & Land Clearing 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.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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