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Arnold's Excavating, LLC

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Arnold's Excavating, LLC

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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


"Very professional and thorough."

Daniel B on December 2024

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Very professional and thorough."

Daniel B on December 2024



Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.



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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021


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A&J Paving Co. INC.

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A&J Paving Co. INC.

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Since 1985 We have been striving only to accomplish perfection on each job we finish. With a 5 star google rating we will work hard to ensure you are happy when we leave, after all our motto is "Paving Paths towards Happiness". We specialize in all asphalt maintenance, including initial paving, patch work, seal coating, and crack filling, both commercial and private. We also can do all grading and leveling needs in which your heart desires.

Since 1985 We have been striving only to accomplish perfection on each job we finish. With a 5 star google rating we will work hard to ensure you are happy when we leave, after all our motto is "Paving Paths towards Happiness". We specialize in all asphalt maintenance, including initial paving, patch work, seal coating, and crack filling, both commercial and private. We also can do all grading and leveling needs in which your heart desires.



Smalltown USA LLC

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Smalltown USA LLC

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I provide many services for your home or business. Lawn Care Trimming Edging Gutter Services Clean and Seal Clean, Seal Reinforce New Gutters 5" and 6" Tiger Stripe removal Stone Driveway rejuvenation Roof Wash Siding Wash

I provide many services for your home or business. Lawn Care Trimming Edging Gutter Services Clean and Seal Clean, Seal Reinforce New Gutters 5" and 6" Tiger Stripe removal Stone Driveway rejuvenation Roof Wash Siding Wash


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Jr's Handy Home Services

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Jr's Handy Home Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence 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.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence 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.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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