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B&G Excavation LLC

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B&G Excavation LLC

4.88(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Dennis M on August 2024

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Dennis M on August 2024

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John Rae Excavation

4.88(
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John Rae Excavation

4.88(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

John Rae Excavation, 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.

"John Rae Excavation has completed multiple projects for me and has done a tremendous job every single time."

C N on June 2024

John Rae Excavation, 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.

"John Rae Excavation has completed multiple projects for me and has done a tremendous job every single time."

C N on June 2024

Steel Mountain Inc.

5.00(
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Steel Mountain Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Job went great."

James j on August 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Job went great."

James j on August 2023

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Vietzke Trenchless Inc

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Vietzke Trenchless Inc

4.20(
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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

4.08(
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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

3.67(
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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

5.00(
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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!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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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