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Andrus Excavating

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Andrus Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Andrus Excavating 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!

"They contacted us very promptly and competitive bid. Very helpful and my job turned out a little more than we had thought, so I will probably use them more in the future if they have time available."

Jerry P on March 2023

Andrus Excavating 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!

"They contacted us very promptly and competitive bid. Very helpful and my job turned out a little more than we had thought, so I will probably use them more in the future if they have time available."

Jerry P on March 2023

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TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC

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TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC

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Customers say: True professional
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We specialize in a wide range of excavating services. We are a Christian family owned and operated business where we still believe in honestly and respect is the number one key for any of our jobs. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"

Cathy S on October 2024

We specialize in a wide range of excavating services. We are a Christian family owned and operated business where we still believe in honestly and respect is the number one key for any of our jobs. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"

Cathy S on October 2024

Glisson Landscapes Inc.

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Glisson Landscapes Inc.

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29 years of experience

No job is too big or small. We contract and handle most all jobs and work ourselves, and sub-contract minimal amounts of work. Based upon size of the job, payment options are available. BS in Biology. NCMA certified.

No job is too big or small. We contract and handle most all jobs and work ourselves, and sub-contract minimal amounts of work. Based upon size of the job, payment options are available. BS in Biology. NCMA certified.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

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