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Avatar for Final Aspect Concrete, LLC
Final Aspect Concrete, LLC
4.6(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I was recommended this concrete contractor for a new garage and I wanted to do a driveway, sidewalk, and patio as well. It was a good size job. The work was excellent! My wife and I were very pleased with the work. They worked very hard daily and the results were excellent. We couldn't be more happy and glad we hired them. I recommend them to anyone for concrete work. Thank you."
Home Improvement
Perfect Finish
Retaining Curb
Desighn
Flat Driveways

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shuler Contracting and Excavation LLC
Shuler Contracting and Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"It was easy to work with incredibly knowledgeable and his craft, set up level, had to take out a retaining wall near my structure was really grateful. He knew exactly what he was doing. Was able to trust the entire process with a large piece of equipment up against the house went flawlessly graded it perfectly level"
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MACS CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He helped me with a variety of home improvement projects from piping for my house, rewiring lights to redoing all the flooring on the main level of my house. He helped when a pipe broke in my crawl space and flooded my furnance causing me to have to replace parts in the unit. He's always willing to help out and very easy to reach and willing to work with my chaotic schedule. All the work he's done has been amazing and done correctly. I fully recommend him for anything and everything! He knows a variety of work, and I plan to continue using him in the future for the continued remodel of my house!"
excavation
Starting a new pad
Excavation
Excavation project
Excavation

+10

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All weather ground solutions llc
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

All Weather Ground Solutions LLC 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.

Driveway Upgrade
Circle Driveway
Circle Driveway
Paver Patio
Paver Patio

+1

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Frontier Construction
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional and great work ethic. Projects were done in a very timely manner. The quality of work is outstanding and we could not be happier with the finished product. We were so happy with the workmanship and even hired them again to build an animal structure. I would highly recommend New Frontier Construction!"
4’ Non-climb on all wood posts
4’ Non-climb on all wood posts
Mountain 4 strand Barbwire
Mountain 4 strand Barbwire
Mountain 4 strand Barbwire

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Intermountain Specialties
4.3(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pocatello, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"he has worked for us for about 8 months and never had a problem that we couldn't work out. He's been honest and up front about everything. He does not go back on his word even if he takes a loss, he keeps his word."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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