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Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I added or made changes to the scope of work (siding). Satisfied with work, guys are great. Wish they had more availability for more work."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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American EarthWorks
5.0(
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had such a great experience! They made room in their busy schedule & went above and beyond to create my vision & meet my crazy deadline. I will definitely be hiring them again for more landscaping projects!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bergen Co, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job on replacing my kitchen sink faucet. Very time efficient while still giving high-quality results. The customer service was great, very kind but also to the point people."
Home flip
Bathroom ceiling repair
Bathroom ceiling repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair

+11

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Williamson Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service and very reliable. Has done a great job of clearing driveway and sidewalks as well as putting down ice melt when needed."
SNOW REMOVAL
SNOW REMOVAL
SNOW REMOVAL
SNOW REMOVAL
SNOW REMOVAL

+56

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buck's Dumpsters
4.5(
6
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quite literally “one call doesn’t all” with Buck’s. Very clean dumpsters and pickups/drop-offs are super quick and easy. Their response time is genuinely impressive - especially when you’re in a pinch. From the first call to being on location in such a short period of time, couldn’t ask for better service from Buck’s."
6 Yard Dumpster
10 Yard Dumpster
20 Yard Dumpster
30 Yard Dumpster
All Dumpsters

+1

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

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.

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. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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