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Mountain Edge Plumbing LLC

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Mountain Edge Plumbing LLC

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•Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mountain Edge Plumbing LLC specializes in residential and light commercial service plumbing. From plumbing repairs to boiler maintenance, we deliver dependable service to homes and businesses throughout the Wood River Valley.

"Our sump pump quit working and we had a minor flood in our basement. Mountain Edge Plumbing came the same day and replaced the pump and made sure it was up and running consistently before they left. They were courteous and professional. We really appreciated their expertise and that they could even come the same day. Highly recommend! "

Rebecca K on August 2025

Mountain Edge Plumbing LLC specializes in residential and light commercial service plumbing. From plumbing repairs to boiler maintenance, we deliver dependable service to homes and businesses throughout the Wood River Valley.

"Our sump pump quit working and we had a minor flood in our basement. Mountain Edge Plumbing came the same day and replaced the pump and made sure it was up and running consistently before they left. They were courteous and professional. We really appreciated their expertise and that they could even come the same day. Highly recommend! "

Rebecca K on August 2025

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Vietzke Trenchless Inc

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Vietzke Trenchless Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
77 years of experience

We are a full service excavating company, specializing in the latest trenchless water and sewer repair solutions, to serve you in Spokane and the surrounding areas. Since we opened our doors in 1948, we specialize in trenchless solutions for your home. Our goal is to find the most effective way to save you money, with minimum effect on your home. Trust that you and your home are in good hands with our professional team. Call us today to learn more about our available services!

We are a full service excavating company, specializing in the latest trenchless water and sewer repair solutions, to serve you in Spokane and the surrounding areas. Since we opened our doors in 1948, we specialize in trenchless solutions for your home. Our goal is to find the most effective way to save you money, with minimum effect on your home. Trust that you and your home are in good hands with our professional team. Call us today to learn more about our available services!

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Sweets Plumbing

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Sweets Plumbing

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Customers say: Quick response
83 years of experience

Additional DBA - Sweet's Sewer Drain & Cleaning. For all your sewer and water needs one call we do it all.

Additional DBA - Sweet's Sewer Drain & Cleaning. For all your sewer and water needs one call we do it all.

DON RICHARDSON EXCAVATION INC

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DON RICHARDSON EXCAVATION INC

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Don Richardson Excavation Inc. is your local full service expert excavation contractor, septic tank installation, and septic tank repair business! We have a wide variety of contracting and construction services available. We are your local excavation contractor, construction company, custom home builder, road construction contractor, retaining wall contractor, septic tank contractor, demolition contractor, gravel hauler, water feature contractor, land clearing contractor, and we specialize at septic tank installation and septic tank repair. We have been your local full service professional excavation contractor, septic tank installation, and septic tank repair contractor in Bonner County, ID for over 40 years. Call today with questions or details!

Don Richardson Excavation Inc. is your local full service expert excavation contractor, septic tank installation, and septic tank repair business! We have a wide variety of contracting and construction services available. We are your local excavation contractor, construction company, custom home builder, road construction contractor, retaining wall contractor, septic tank contractor, demolition contractor, gravel hauler, water feature contractor, land clearing contractor, and we specialize at septic tank installation and septic tank repair. We have been your local full service professional excavation contractor, septic tank installation, and septic tank repair contractor in Bonner County, ID for over 40 years. Call today with questions or details!

Goodwin Excavating, LLC

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Goodwin Excavating, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Goodwin Excavating, LLC is your one stop for all your sand, gravel products, and top soil needs. We specialize in fair pricing, fast service, and customer care. We are open early and stay late for your convenience. We can also help you with your general excavating needs and services as well! Call us today, or stop in today and pick up a load or two!

Goodwin Excavating, LLC is your one stop for all your sand, gravel products, and top soil needs. We specialize in fair pricing, fast service, and customer care. We are open early and stay late for your convenience. We can also help you with your general excavating needs and services as well! Call us today, or stop in today and pick up a load or two!

Lewis Structures, Inc

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Lewis Structures, Inc

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We are experts in all types of design and construction including architectural, civil, and structural. We can also handle all of your construction needs including excavation, concrete, framing, exterior finishes, interior finishes, roofing, landscaping, decks, fences and much more. We have over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Lewis Structures, Inc. is excited to help you with your next design and construction project.

We are experts in all types of design and construction including architectural, civil, and structural. We can also handle all of your construction needs including excavation, concrete, framing, exterior finishes, interior finishes, roofing, landscaping, decks, fences and much more. We have over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Lewis Structures, Inc. is excited to help you with your next design and construction project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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.

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. 

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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