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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 average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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. 

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’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.

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