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GOLD MEDAL BUILDERS

2946 N NARRAGANSETT AVE
3.00(
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GOLD MEDAL BUILDERS

2946 N NARRAGANSETT AVE
3.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
36 years of experience

15 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL & HVAC. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

15 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL & HVAC. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.


THE NORTHSHORE HANDYMAN SERVICE

8951 LACROSSE
2.50(
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THE NORTHSHORE HANDYMAN SERVICE

8951 LACROSSE
2.50(
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18 years of experience

10 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR ROOFING, PLUMBING, & ELECTRICAL. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. $65 SERVICE CALL MAY APPLY. $10 EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE APPLIES. LICENSE #: 07LIC-00208. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: LEO MARTINEZ.

10 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR ROOFING, PLUMBING, & ELECTRICAL. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. $65 SERVICE CALL MAY APPLY. $10 EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE APPLIES. LICENSE #: 07LIC-00208. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: LEO MARTINEZ.




Patrick & Sons Plumbing & Sewers

1031 W Touhy Ave
4.27(
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Patrick & Sons Plumbing & Sewers

1031 W Touhy Ave
4.27(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
26 years of experience

We are your local plumbers who are well respected in the industry for honest, fair and profeesional services.Residential, commercial and industrial. We are licensed, bonded & insured.

We are your local plumbers who are well respected in the industry for honest, fair and profeesional services.Residential, commercial and industrial. We are licensed, bonded & insured.




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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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. 

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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