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Green Outdoors

5.00(
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Green Outdoors

5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work completed was exemplary! He knew what we needed done and he did exactly that. All work was performed in a timely manner which kept the cost to a minimum. You can't ask for more than that... I will definitely recommend Green Outdoors to anyone who needs property cleared!"

Brian W on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work completed was exemplary! He knew what we needed done and he did exactly that. All work was performed in a timely manner which kept the cost to a minimum. You can't ask for more than that... I will definitely recommend Green Outdoors to anyone who needs property cleared!"

Brian W on December 2025

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Keeney Construction Excavation

4.91(
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Keeney Construction Excavation

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025

Royer Excavating

5.00(
3
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Royer Excavating

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very reliable, honest and trustworthy"

Tom S on April 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very reliable, honest and trustworthy"

Tom S on April 2020

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very polite, great pricing! Would hire again."

Julia K on September 2024

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very polite, great pricing! Would hire again."

Julia K on September 2024

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

White's Sanitation Inc

4.67(
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White's Sanitation Inc

4.67(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"We strongly recommend White Sanitation for septic sewer system work. While selling a house recently, we were under time constraint to fix issues of the septic system of the house to meet the closing timeline. After a large effort of finding a suitable company for solving the septic problems, we went to White Sanitation and discussed our situation with Mr. Keith and Brian White. Although their company was very busy that time, they took on the work of our septic repair quickly: soon after pumping out the tank, checked and tested the septic system, developed a practical and effective solution, completed the work immediately with a very reasonable cost. We are very happy with their service and impressed with their professionalism, greatly appreciate their work."

JING L on July 2020

"We strongly recommend White Sanitation for septic sewer system work. While selling a house recently, we were under time constraint to fix issues of the septic system of the house to meet the closing timeline. After a large effort of finding a suitable company for solving the septic problems, we went to White Sanitation and discussed our situation with Mr. Keith and Brian White. Although their company was very busy that time, they took on the work of our septic repair quickly: soon after pumping out the tank, checked and tested the septic system, developed a practical and effective solution, completed the work immediately with a very reasonable cost. We are very happy with their service and impressed with their professionalism, greatly appreciate their work."

JING L on July 2020

Lil water and sewer

5.00(
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Lil water and sewer

5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service plumbing company and plumbing excavating. From digging up streets and tapping sewer and water mains, to the plumbing under your floor up through your house or business and everything in your house or business out though the roof. We snake out sewer lines,drain lines, camera and locate. ADA (handycap) specialists in bathroom remodeling.

We are a full service plumbing company and plumbing excavating. From digging up streets and tapping sewer and water mains, to the plumbing under your floor up through your house or business and everything in your house or business out though the roof. We snake out sewer lines,drain lines, camera and locate. ADA (handycap) specialists in bathroom remodeling.

Barley Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Barley Excavating LLC

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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. 

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