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Moore Excavation

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Moore Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We take great pride in the 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!

"Great service."

Jim B on June 2023

We take great pride in the 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!

"Great service."

Jim B on June 2023

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

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Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 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.

Moore excavation

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Moore excavation

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

I own a small excavation company. I have 10 years experience in the industry. I specialize in demolition, land clearing and light excavation.

"The service was really good. Top notch. They were professional, on time, polite and reasonably price."

Joe C on December 2021

I own a small excavation company. I have 10 years experience in the industry. I specialize in demolition, land clearing and light excavation.

"The service was really good. Top notch. They were professional, on time, polite and reasonably price."

Joe C on December 2021

LEWIS ELECTRIC INC

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LEWIS ELECTRIC INC

3.00(
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49 years of experience

Our company has been in business since 1977, family owned and operated. The company is a union based business with both residential and commercial electricians.

Our company has been in business since 1977, family owned and operated. The company is a union based business with both residential and commercial electricians.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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