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Solbreeze Services

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Solbreeze Services

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1 years of experience

At Solbreeze Services we are a local family owned and operated company. For our customers we are responsive, provide quality service with fair pricing. Give us a call today!

"They were great. Very easy to work with."

Cate B on April 2025

At Solbreeze Services we are a local family owned and operated company. For our customers we are responsive, provide quality service with fair pricing. Give us a call today!

"They were great. Very easy to work with."

Cate B on April 2025

Global Construction Services, LLC

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Global Construction Services, LLC

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13 years of experience

We are a full service Site Work, Excavation, Underground Utilities, and Concrete Contractor. Global Construction Services, LLC has been in business for 12 years and we have 45 years of experience.

We are a full service Site Work, Excavation, Underground Utilities, and Concrete Contractor. Global Construction Services, LLC has been in business for 12 years and we have 45 years of experience.

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D&J excavation &trucking

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D&J excavation &trucking

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2 years of experience

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

Paine's Home Service's

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Paine's Home Service's

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At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

SDM Services

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SDM Services

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We sell landscaping materials such as compost/topsoil, and mulch in different varieties, along with services like trail maintenance, land clearing, storm clean up, light demolition and excavation, and biodegradable haul-away (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, dirt, and other compostable materials).

We sell landscaping materials such as compost/topsoil, and mulch in different varieties, along with services like trail maintenance, land clearing, storm clean up, light demolition and excavation, and biodegradable haul-away (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, dirt, and other compostable materials).

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M&M Dirt Works

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M&M Dirt Works

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Land clearing, driveway's, septic systems, finish grading, basements, ponds, demolition, and concrete and asphalt tear out. We are a veteran owned and operated company. We are driven by honesty and excellence and putting our customers needs first, let us work with you and allow us to help you make your dreams and ideas a reality. We are a fairly new company for our selves but have over 15 years of experience in this line of work.

"It was well done. They were quick clean and friendly . They cleaned up after themselves."

Chase E on April 2020

Land clearing, driveway's, septic systems, finish grading, basements, ponds, demolition, and concrete and asphalt tear out. We are a veteran owned and operated company. We are driven by honesty and excellence and putting our customers needs first, let us work with you and allow us to help you make your dreams and ideas a reality. We are a fairly new company for our selves but have over 15 years of experience in this line of work.

"It was well done. They were quick clean and friendly . They cleaned up after themselves."

Chase E on April 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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