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Warner Excavation LLC

6000 Leora Lane
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Warner Excavation LLC

6000 Leora Lane
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."

Ryan M on June 2022

At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."

Ryan M on June 2022


Arnold's Excavating, LLC

1415 N Birdlake Rd
4.75(
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Arnold's Excavating, LLC

1415 N Birdlake Rd
4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair on the pricing. Did a great job."

Robert B on July 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Fair on the pricing. Did a great job."

Robert B on July 2020


"They did a very good job. Very fast and honest"

Mackenzie T on September 2024

Kosmet Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"They did a very good job. Very fast and honest"

Mackenzie T on September 2024


Safety is top priority. Then comes the customers service and their needs. I would love to help veterans and the elderly.


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Empire Trucking & Excavtion llc

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Empire Trucking & Excavtion llc

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We specialize in all dirt work including driveways, septic systems, drain fields, ponds, grading, site prep, trucking/material delivery and junk hallway, land clearing, demolition and much more we strive to do the best job possible at the best price.

We specialize in all dirt work including driveways, septic systems, drain fields, ponds, grading, site prep, trucking/material delivery and junk hallway, land clearing, demolition and much more we strive to do the best job possible at the best price.




American Earthworks

16795 S Old 27
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American Earthworks

16795 S Old 27
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4 years of experience

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!



KAT Operations LLC

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KAT Operations LLC

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2 years of experience

KAT Operations is a diverse, family, and veteran owned business. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to operate efficiently with high quality and safety standards. We operate with dedication to our customers, transparency throughout every job, and strong integrity. We are fully insured and licensed to perform all services we offer. KAT Operations is driven to provide excellent customer service and quality of work, that makes KAT Operations the right choice for your needs. KAT Operations has the experience and knowledge that make us experts in the services we offer, and we ensure 100% customer satisfaction on every project we complete. Irrigation services include: IRRIGATION DESIGN We will perform on site surveying and provide a detailed design that best fits your needs. We offer free estimates and consultations to ensure complete transparency in our pricing quotes. IRRIGATION INSTALLATION We offer complete installation of irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, valves, valve boxes, wiring, control box and plumbing. We will install the system according to the design previously agreed on and gain prior authorization for changes that may occur during the installation process. We use our experience and equipment to make the installation process efficient without jeopardizing the quality of work. After the installation process is completed, we take the necessary steps to educate our customers on how the system works and answer any questions you may have. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE All irrigation systems require maintenance to ensure your system works properly. KAT Operations can handle all maintenance requirements by contacting us directly to schedule maintenance. KAT Operations will make repairs or replace irrigation lines, valves, sprinkler heads, wiring, control boxes and vacuum breakers, and plumbing. We offer spring start up services and fall system blow out services that takes the worry out of any system issues that may occur over the winter months.

KAT Operations is a diverse, family, and veteran owned business. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to operate efficiently with high quality and safety standards. We operate with dedication to our customers, transparency throughout every job, and strong integrity. We are fully insured and licensed to perform all services we offer. KAT Operations is driven to provide excellent customer service and quality of work, that makes KAT Operations the right choice for your needs. KAT Operations has the experience and knowledge that make us experts in the services we offer, and we ensure 100% customer satisfaction on every project we complete. Irrigation services include: IRRIGATION DESIGN We will perform on site surveying and provide a detailed design that best fits your needs. We offer free estimates and consultations to ensure complete transparency in our pricing quotes. IRRIGATION INSTALLATION We offer complete installation of irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, valves, valve boxes, wiring, control box and plumbing. We will install the system according to the design previously agreed on and gain prior authorization for changes that may occur during the installation process. We use our experience and equipment to make the installation process efficient without jeopardizing the quality of work. After the installation process is completed, we take the necessary steps to educate our customers on how the system works and answer any questions you may have. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE All irrigation systems require maintenance to ensure your system works properly. KAT Operations can handle all maintenance requirements by contacting us directly to schedule maintenance. KAT Operations will make repairs or replace irrigation lines, valves, sprinkler heads, wiring, control boxes and vacuum breakers, and plumbing. We offer spring start up services and fall system blow out services that takes the worry out of any system issues that may occur over the winter months.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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