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Twisted Land Services LLC
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Serving Versailles, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After several options were discussed and chosen, Chris did everything just as we described . The job was done beautifully and in a timely manner. My driveway looked brand new."
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+3

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
5.0(
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Serving Versailles, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive, professional and honest. Explained the process, made sure I was happy with the completed work and even made suggestions which decreased the original estimated cost of our project. We will be using them again."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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WSC Drainage
4.9(
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Serving Versailles, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with the work to be done. Completed job as promised and on schedule. Area was cleaned up and lawn was reseeded and covered with straw.,"
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+6

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’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.

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 remove the tree than risk future problems.

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