How deep are water lines buried?

• <div><p>Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-deep-are-sprinkler-lines.htm">sprinkler lines are buried</a> between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.</p></div>

How do you calculate excavation cost?

• <div><p>Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.</p></div>

Do excavation companies need to be licensed?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to trench 100 linear feet?

• <div><p>On average, you&rsquo;re looking at about <b>12 hours to dig 100 linear feet</b>. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging&mdash;such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.</p></div>

Q: How far under the ground are sewer lines buried?

• <div><p>The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
They did great work, they were very productive and got the job done in a timely manner. Will definitely hire again with another project!
D & E DirtWorx
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Reviewed in February 2023
He showed up and did everything he said and then some ,went over the top and very efficient with time
Joco services llc
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were punctual and rather showed up early for work. Their service was good. I would use them in the future.
Wencl Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excellent service. The contractors putting up the pole barn were thrilled with the site preparation and overall quality of the ground work. Mark Peterson was prompt, provided quality work, and affordable. Very competitive pricing compared with other estimates received.
Glacial Lakes Excavating Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
A new septic system was needed in the property I was purchasing because the current system was not in compliance. Dan was able to take on the project and complete it very promptly. we did not have to delay our closing date because Dan was able to complete the work and have it inspected by the...
CASS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2015
We have used this company several times with excellent service. These guys are such hard workers and they always work fast. I ask for Mike every time, he's always done a great job so we will continue to use this company.
BOB'S ECONO PUMP
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Reviewed in April 2013
Came out for the estimate, very thorough, and booked on the spot. When it came time for the work to be performed, they were in and out in less than a day.
PAZ EXCAVATING INC
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Reviewed in August 2015
Shepard helped us determine how much fill we would need to prevent water in our new building. ?At the same time as they did the site prep for the building they also did the install of the tank for our new privy. ?They worked quickly and their pricing was the best we could find in the area....
Shepard Excavating & Septic Service
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Reviewed in September 2015
Several people recommended Josh Olson, owner of Northwoods. We were at the property for a couple of days clearing trees and left Josh a message. He called back and, when we told him we would only be there for two days, stopped by at the end of his day to look at what we wanted to do. He...
Northwoods Excavating Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2010
Everything was excellent. They had some difficulty removing the old pipe because of the way it was installed. That took about 3 hours but they did it. They did this work prior to a re-roofing project I was about to have done so the sealing on the roof surface was quite important. They did an...
Shannon's Inc
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Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

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