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Gourley's Forming & Concrete, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very responsive to our inquiry. Excellent communication on expectation of project start and finish dates. After work was done restoration of area surrounding specific project area was addressed to restore plantings. Highly recommend Gourleyâ s services."
Response time4 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
United Excavating and Septic Systems
5.0(
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt did a good job explaining how the process works. He thoroughly addressed my questions/concerns which was important to me as I was spending a large amount of money. He arrived and completed work in a timely manner. He has a great team and I look forward to hiring him to complete my future projects."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B & C Agri-Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company is awesome and they go above and beyond to make sure that everything is done right and the customer is happy. I love the communication and the communication style and the heads up. I never had to worry about what needed to be done or when it was gonna be done. Highly recommend. Five stars."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Care Tree Service & Disaster Relief
5.0(
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They done real good job for my husband and did a good job on my patio. I think you would be real happy with there job. We will be having them do more work for us in the future."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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CW Outdoor Services
New to Angi

Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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E&S Mulching
5.0(
7
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Serving Mayfield, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He cleared out some woods and underbrush to open up our land and made trails for four wheeler riding and hunting. We were so pleased the first time he came we hired him a second time to do more in another area. I love how open it is now. We still have plenty of trees for privacy but we can see into the woods better and see the animals walking around as well."
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Response time40 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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.

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