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Buzzard Excavation

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Buzzard Excavation

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience as we are a 3-generation company, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Buzzard Excavating LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We Offer: Demolition, Land Clearing, Tree Removal, Pond cleanout, Driveway services, and much much more!!

"Great job done for the work needed. 3 Generation Family Business. Excellent work ethics. Good price for the job done. Highly recommended. "

SULTAN R on June 2025

We have the experience as we are a 3-generation company, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Buzzard Excavating LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We Offer: Demolition, Land Clearing, Tree Removal, Pond cleanout, Driveway services, and much much more!!

"Great job done for the work needed. 3 Generation Family Business. Excellent work ethics. Good price for the job done. Highly recommended. "

SULTAN R on June 2025

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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44 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

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Parks Property Management

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Parks Property Management

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4 years of experience

Family owned and operated General Excavation Contractor, focused on generating perfection. Specializing in: EXCAVATION DRAINAGE LAND CLEARING FORESTRY MULCHING DEMO DRIVE WAYS HAUL OFF SERVICES LAND GRADING SITE PREP FOUNDATIONS .. AND MUCH MORE

Family owned and operated General Excavation Contractor, focused on generating perfection. Specializing in: EXCAVATION DRAINAGE LAND CLEARING FORESTRY MULCHING DEMO DRIVE WAYS HAUL OFF SERVICES LAND GRADING SITE PREP FOUNDATIONS .. AND MUCH MORE

Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

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Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

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1 years of experience

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Southern IL Excavating

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Southern IL Excavating

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We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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