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Chain's Welding & Backhoe

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Chain's Welding & Backhoe

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2 years of experience
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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Bill's

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Bill's

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2 years of experience

I'm pretty handy at most tasks, I went to the University of Nebraska for construction and business management. I have been doing this kind of work since the early 2000s, I have built multiple single-family homes from the ground up as well as a few commercial projects. I have had my hands in just about every aspect of the construction process. I am comfortable doing electrical, plumbing, drywall/sheetrock, carpet, framing, finishing, foundations, deck or patio, excavation, cabinets/ countertops, doors, brick, siding, concrete, and more.

I'm pretty handy at most tasks, I went to the University of Nebraska for construction and business management. I have been doing this kind of work since the early 2000s, I have built multiple single-family homes from the ground up as well as a few commercial projects. I have had my hands in just about every aspect of the construction process. I am comfortable doing electrical, plumbing, drywall/sheetrock, carpet, framing, finishing, foundations, deck or patio, excavation, cabinets/ countertops, doors, brick, siding, concrete, and more.

Lone Wolf Excavation

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Lone Wolf Excavation

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We perform both commercial and residential dirt work services. Some of our residential services Include: foundations, site development, site cleanup and removal, land/ debris clearing and leveling, tree stump removal, shed pads, house pads, basements, ponds, and driveways. If there's something you need not on this list, just give us a call! Some of our commercial dirt work services include: agriculture, oil and gas, commercial facilities, drainage structures, rock excavation, foundations and parking lots. Click here to learn more about our services.

We perform both commercial and residential dirt work services. Some of our residential services Include: foundations, site development, site cleanup and removal, land/ debris clearing and leveling, tree stump removal, shed pads, house pads, basements, ponds, and driveways. If there's something you need not on this list, just give us a call! Some of our commercial dirt work services include: agriculture, oil and gas, commercial facilities, drainage structures, rock excavation, foundations and parking lots. Click here to learn more about our services.

Rainbolt Construction LLC

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Rainbolt Construction LLC

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11 years of experience

excavating company excavating company; commercial excavating; residential excavating; Excavation Work; Excavation Service; Excavation Construction; Masonry Contractor; Excavation repair; Foundations; Driveways; Basements; Sidewalks; Patios www.rainboltconstruction.com

excavating company excavating company; commercial excavating; residential excavating; Excavation Work; Excavation Service; Excavation Construction; Masonry Contractor; Excavation repair; Foundations; Driveways; Basements; Sidewalks; Patios www.rainboltconstruction.com

Sport Court Kansas City

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Sport Court Kansas City

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26 years of experience

Sport Court Kansas City is a sports construction company who designs and builds both residential and commercial projects. Serving Kansas City and the surrounding areas for more than 12 years. Sport Court product manufactured in the USA.

Sport Court Kansas City is a sports construction company who designs and builds both residential and commercial projects. Serving Kansas City and the surrounding areas for more than 12 years. Sport Court product manufactured in the USA.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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