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Canyon Side Construction
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Twin Falls, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Discover Our Journey, Embrace Our Expertise\nWelcome to Canyon Side Construction, your trusted restoration and remodel experts serving the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley regions. With years of experience, we deliver top-quality exterior and interior work, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards. As a committed member of the community, we blend creativity with precision, offering transparent communication and efficient service. Choose Canyon Side Construction for your construction needs, experience our passion, excellence, and dedication firsthand, and let us turn your vision into reality. Experience the Canyon Side difference today!

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Kitchen Remodel
Shower Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Shower Remodel

+15

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All weather ground solutions llc
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Twin Falls, 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

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Canyon Side Construction LLC
4.3(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Twin Falls, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The best contractor and crew we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Communication, workmanship, cleanliness was all A . Armando is truly a man of his word and we look forward to working with him on other projects in the future. I would recommend him & crew for all your construction needs and desires. Call today- you won’t regret it!"
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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South Idaho Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Twin Falls, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are 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

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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