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Inland Northwest Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kingston, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Returned my call immediately. Came the next day and was able to clean out the roots in our main line."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KandL Enterprises
New to Angi

Serving Kingston, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a local company. With a lifetime of logging and construction experience I will always do my level best to make your project look like I would want it to look like if it were mine. We will always be quick to respond to you and will only do one job at a time so you can be certain that you will never be left with an incomplete project

Response time1 day
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Flathead Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Kingston, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently worked with Flathead Excavation and couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, their communication was outstanding—they kept us informed every step of the way, answering all of our questions promptly and clearly. The quality of their work was exceptional, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to the highest standard. Their team demonstrated incredible professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering results that exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a reliable, hardworking excavation company that truly cares about its clients and the work they provide, I highly recommend Flathead Excavation. A top-notch team that you can trust!"
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Savage Landscape And Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Kingston, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert was great to work with. He built our fence in a timely manner and came in right on budget. I highly recommend Savage Landscape and Home Repair."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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