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Avatar for Deckard Excavating LLC
Deckard Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Trafalgar, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Trafalgar, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Mulryan Excavating, LLC for a project, and they exceeded my expectations! Their team was professional, efficient, and completed the job on time. The quality of their work was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to perfection. I highly recommend Mulryan Excavating, LLC for any excavation needs! ð ·â â ï¸ ð ª"
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Winks Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trafalgar, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Winks Property Solutions. Robbie handled my yard work and various handyman tasks including hanging shutters and repairing storm damage with professionalism and skill. His pricing was very reasonable and he is someone you can trust! I highly recommend Winks Property Solution if you are looking for reliable, honest, and thorough work!"
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Arrow Earth Services
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Trafalgar, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Iâ m a retired builder, of hundreds of houses. Arrow Earth Services exceeded my expectations . Work was as promised, on time, clean, professional and timely. The sod in my project is some of the best Iâ ve seen in over 20 years. It was clear to me that even the hourly workers cared about their product. I couldnâ t have been more pleased. Also, was a great value for the service they provided. Most importantly, my wife and new puppy were totally pleased with the finished product :-)"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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