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Morning Star Excavating, LLC
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cameron is incredibly professional, dedicated to getting the job done without cutting corners, reliable, and did an excellent job! He always followed up, actively solved problems , and worked to improve any situation that arose. We highly recommend Morning Star Excavating LLC and he will be our first and only choice with future projects."
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade

+54

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with trackwest fencing on several occasions. They've always sent trustworthy people who can communicate well and produce a really good product. I've done a lot of fencing work in the past but they've always come up with new techniques that I learned from. I plan on working with this company on many occasions in the future."
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

+37

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve hired Nova for irrigation installation in large yard front and rear, prep and plant landscaping, design and install stone walkway, create and install 90 ft. berm around back garden, Spring yard cleanup with large and small tree and bush pruning, rake and removal, replace bark, etc. They do it all, very professional, creative and reasonably priced."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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333 ENTERPRISES LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew did a great job digging footings and keys for a major wall/foundation. He even dug deeper on one area due to the previous excavator taking shortcuts and if he had not the whole house would have been built on poor ground and had foundation issues later! Very knowledgeable and communicative throughout. The price was also very fair and he did exactly what we discussed plus a little extra. I would highly recommend him!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Panhandle Junk Removal
Panhandle Junk Removal
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very thorough and communicative. Kept in touch while arranging for dumpster, etc., which was appreciated. Day of clean up went quickly with no problems and again, William was very good at keeping me abreast of what they were doing and their next move. I am so pleased, I am having William do more clean-up projects for me in the near future."
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After
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Home Junk Removal
Home Junk Removal

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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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