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RW Construction
4.7(
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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"RW Construction turned my driveway from a sloppy mess to something I can drive on again. Excellent service - fast, courteous, and professional!"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provider was prompt, professional and friendly.  Arrived at the agreed upon time for a free estimate and performed work same-day after we agreed to the price.  He stuck to the price despite taking longer than expected and more work than usual due to worn-rusted pipes in my home.  Cleaned-up after himself and left no sign that work was done other than our new, working toilets.  We are very pleased and reccomend McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc.


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D&D Directional Drilling & Underground Services
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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"D&D make this project so easy it went so smooth they were very professional!! They were always on time and the project turned out great !!!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SMITH EXCAVATING SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jimmy works the entire time. Very impressive to see the young generations keeping good service a priority. Highly recommend, he will do you right."
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Land Managment

+14

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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. 

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. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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