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SOIL FRIENDS EXCAVATION L.L.C.
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Serving Parchment, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excavated to allow for 2 patio projects. Very professional and provided best quality workmanship. Reseeded and left yard and areas clean and tidy. Easy to negotiate with."
New Block Wall
Retaining wall rebuild
Clean up & Fresh Grass Seed
Brush hoging & Small tree removal
Brush clean up

+31

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lytle Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Parchment, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"James and his crew have done a couple of different jobs for me. One was removal and install of a garage floor and the other was prep and installed a new sidewalk. Including hauling away all waste material."
Lytle Concrete
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KR Companies LLC
5.0(
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Serving Parchment, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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