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Q: How close can you dig next to a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1&frac12; times as wide as the canopy of the tree&rsquo;s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.</p></div>

Q: How do you hollow a tree stump without a drill?

• <div><p>Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don&rsquo;t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can&rsquo;t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge. </p></div>

Q: How big is too big of a tree to transplant?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.</p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take an excavator to dig a pool?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-build-pool.htm">time it takes to build a pool</a>&mdash;and dig out the area&mdash;varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.</p></div>

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Last update on January 04, 2026

Reviewed in November 2025
RNG Construction did an awesome job digging out the lot for our new build. The crew showed up on time worked efficiently and got everything leveled out perfectly for the foundation. Their equipment was clean and well maintained and they kept the site organized from start to finish....
RNG CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2025
Very professional, Andrew and Justin were great. They were very helpful and patient with us. They had a quick turnaround time. The installers did crew was amazing and did a great job!!!
Perfection Metal Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
Yes, honest, hardworking, and gave 110% to make sure we were satisfied. Highly recommended! Harcourt Excavation deserves every one of these five stars! From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled. They tackled our land clearing project with precision,...
Harcourt Excavation
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Reviewed in March 2024
I had a 300‘ x 12‘ gravel driveway started with the larger rock and having a topsoil removed gator excavating did a great job with punctual, polite and very economical. I would definitely recommend them.
Gator Excavating & Land Maintenance Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
it was absolutely wonderful, He is prompt and very friendly, respectful and will definitely hire him again. He's wonderful and I hope he goes far because he is very helpful and nice. He came right away and took his time to do the project.
Holder Handyman Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent job. Total 3 cut down and 6 cut into firewood lengths. They cut down very large oak and large hickory, in tight spots, and one sycamore. Then they cut the oak, hickory and four black walnuts into firewood lengths for us. We chose to keep wood for ourselves so there was no haul away....
Luke Heckman & Sons A-Z Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2021
Like the e-mail with the picture of person that serviced our dryer all business need to do this as a good security service to the customer.
Mr. Appliance
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Reviewed in April 2016
I own a house built in 1870. I had foundation problems concerning water channeling in from outside. Over the years it had become a chronic situation. I found ARW on Angie’s List. The company had very good reviews.I want to add this review for the excellent job they did for me. ARW fixed my...
Advanced Restoration & Waterproofing
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Reviewed in January 2014
a lot of issues .I basically was my own contractor .I was the one telling them what was right and wrong .The positive is they did make everything right in the end .But it was not without effort on my part .
Bone Dry Roofing, Inc. - Lafayette
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Reviewed in July 2011
Went just as expected. Steve is very professional. Arrives on time, gives fair estimates and does excellent work. Never a doubt when we use Cooper Excavating.
COOPER EXCAVATING
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