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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 do I know if my well was dug or drilled?

• <div><p>Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that&rsquo;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&rsquo;d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property&rsquo;s construction and excavation history. </p></div>

Q: How deep can you dig for a basement?

• <div><p>Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How do you protect tree roots during excavation?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that&rsquo;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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-tree.htm">remove the tree</a> than risk future problems.</p></div>

Q: Should I install an above-ground or underground wine cellar?

• <div><p>Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You&rsquo;ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. </p><p>What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you&rsquo;re looking to store.</p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in July 2025
Great, professional work at a good price. Installed new units at our office and serviced several homes I own. Highly recommended!!
STEPHEN'S NO SWEAT HEATING & AIR
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Reviewed in April 2025
Extremely friendly and professional! It was such a pleasure doing business with them! Will definitely seek their services again!..
Tye-Dye Worx
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great people. No unexpected costs. Quick and efficient.
Paragon Assets LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Drew was fantastic! I hired him to excavate an overgrown beach area, install a weed barrier, and put in new sand. He promptly responded to my inquiry, set up an appointment to see the job, and provide a quote. On the day of the work, he arrived on time and worked efficiently throughout the day....
DF Homes
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Reviewed in April 2024
Bryan was very kind, he wanted to make sure that I I understood what he was doing .He even did some extra work fixing a window next to my door just a rubber seal but did not charge me for it.
Last Stop Renovations
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Reviewed in January 2024
Rick and company did a wonderful job taking down 3 trees for us,very professional, job,showed up when promosed,cleaned up tree trash,very pleased with the work
Homeland Tree Care LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
I hired MPM to do some general handyman work around the house. He was prompt with his reply and his quality was excellent. Top notch professionalism. Highly recommended.
Montgomery Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2023
Scott, the owner of Advanced Duct Cleaning, did an incredible job of educating me on the benefits on the health but also financially for my home and business! The attention to detail, professionalism, integrity and being personable is a level of customer service rarely seen. This is a company...
Advanced Duct Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jaron was prompt, knowledgeable and professional, while quoting a fair price. We hired him to install french drains, to keep water out of our basement and plan on hiring him for other excavation jobs as well.
Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
The crew that was sent to my house was professional and kept up the same quality even when there were a few bumps in the road. Apparently the concrete in my basement was unusually hard so it took the crew longer to bust through and even noticed the cinder lock caving ever so slightly and...
Everdry of Greater Indiana
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