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Q: How do you locate an underground downspout?

• <div><p>To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber&rsquo;s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.</p></div>

Q: How deep do you dig for plastic edging?

• <div><p>You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it&mdash;2 inches is usually sufficient. </p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of directional drilling?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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. </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 to find a broken sprinkler pipe underground?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 01, 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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