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United Excavating and Septic Systems
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Serving Murray, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"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
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B & C Agri-Solutions
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Serving Murray, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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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%
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TRAVIS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LLC
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Serving Murray, KY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Tanner did an awesome job cleaning and clearing out all of the old bushes and trees and a falling down garage on our rental property! Very happy with how it turned out! Thank you!"
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BenchMark DirtWorx, LLC
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Serving Murray, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Benchmark Dirtworx is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

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