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Extreme Solutions LLC

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Extreme Solutions LLC

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2 years of experience
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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James H on April 2025

Andrus Excavating & Septic Systems

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Andrus Excavating & Septic Systems

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24 years of experience

Andrus Excavating & Septic Systems specializes in septic systems, excavation, septic system installation, septic system service and septic tank systems. Septic tank pumping and cleaningServing Dexter KY and surrounding areas.

Andrus Excavating & Septic Systems specializes in septic systems, excavation, septic system installation, septic system service and septic tank systems. Septic tank pumping and cleaningServing Dexter KY and surrounding areas.

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Supreme Enterprises LLC

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Supreme Enterprises LLC

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20 years of experience

Supreme Enterprises LLC is a premier provider of drainage, erosion control, and excavation services in Paducah and beyond. Our team of drainage experts has been servicing homes and businesses since 2006, and we have the experience and expertise to provide the best solutions for your property.

Supreme Enterprises LLC is a premier provider of drainage, erosion control, and excavation services in Paducah and beyond. Our team of drainage experts has been servicing homes and businesses since 2006, and we have the experience and expertise to provide the best solutions for your property.

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Libbee's Landscaping and Grounds Management

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Libbee's Landscaping and Grounds Management

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26 years of experience

Libbee's Landscaping is a full service landscape maintenance and construction company, we have been servicing the greater Cincinnati area for over 11 years, Contact us today for a free quote on your next project

Libbee's Landscaping is a full service landscape maintenance and construction company, we have been servicing the greater Cincinnati area for over 11 years, Contact us today for a free quote on your next project

Glisson Landscapes Inc.

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Glisson Landscapes Inc.

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30 years of experience

No job is too big or small. We contract and handle most all jobs and work ourselves, and sub-contract minimal amounts of work. Based upon size of the job, payment options are available. BS in Biology. NCMA certified.

No job is too big or small. We contract and handle most all jobs and work ourselves, and sub-contract minimal amounts of work. Based upon size of the job, payment options are available. BS in Biology. NCMA certified.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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).

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.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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