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Ground Pounders

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Ground Pounders

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Have overgrown bush or land you can't use? We can fix that at Ground Pounders. Message us or visit our website for a Forestry Mulching quote!

"We did a lot of research to compare pricing and the quality of work because we have had other jobs that we contracted out that we were not happy with and everyone I spoke to said he did a great job. I think its because he is passionate about his work."

Paula O on February 2023

Have overgrown bush or land you can't use? We can fix that at Ground Pounders. Message us or visit our website for a Forestry Mulching quote!

"We did a lot of research to compare pricing and the quality of work because we have had other jobs that we contracted out that we were not happy with and everyone I spoke to said he did a great job. I think its because he is passionate about his work."

Paula O on February 2023

MNA Construction

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MNA Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Locally owned and operated, we provide unmatched customer service. Our services include building site clearing, brush and tree clearing. We take pride in our professionalism and cleanliness on our job sites. Call us today for your free estimate! We look forward to doing business with you!

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Ashley S on September 2022

Locally owned and operated, we provide unmatched customer service. Our services include building site clearing, brush and tree clearing. We take pride in our professionalism and cleanliness on our job sites. Call us today for your free estimate! We look forward to doing business with you!

"N/A"

Ashley S on September 2022

A&W Property Solutions, LLC

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A&W Property Solutions, LLC

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A&W Property Solutions LLC 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.

A&W Property Solutions LLC 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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Circle l construction

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Circle l construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

•Excavation •Grading •brushcutting •demolition •clearing •driveways •ponds •house pads If you’re wanting work done right call me, don’t waste time taking a chance on somebody not doing it right the first time.

"Great Service!"

Cliff O on January 2025

•Excavation •Grading •brushcutting •demolition •clearing •driveways •ponds •house pads If you’re wanting work done right call me, don’t waste time taking a chance on somebody not doing it right the first time.

"Great Service!"

Cliff O on January 2025

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The Old Anvil

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The Old Anvil

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

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

With 10+ years of experience working with Metal you can know that every weld will made with a high level of skill and excellence. We are also Insured and Certified so you can have peace of mind.

"Perfect. He strives for perfection. Absolutely phenomenal work. Very punctual. Goes above and beyond. Would recommend to anyone."

Austin C on June 2024

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North Delta Services

4.67(
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North Delta Services

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Call us for Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Drain Pipe Installation, Gas Leak Repair, Sewer Cleaning, Water Coolers and Softeners!

"Where to start? First, I would rate him zero out of 5 if I could. This problem I?ve had since February and he refuses to contact me or get back in touch with me for a problem he created. I will never hire this person again because he is so unprofessional. My tankless water heater has been malfunctioning?. The hot water turns cold after a few minutes?. Both in the shower and when washing dishes. I don?t like taking a cold shower, and I bet Cody wouldn?t be happy about taking a cold shower every day. This happens EVERY TIME I get in the shower. Cody has been contacted several times. When he did respond, he said he would try to contact the store where he purchased it. I received no update. Another time when he responded, he said he would try to contact the manufacturer. Still no update. Now he won?t respond at all! I?ve gotten several people to contact him as well and he will respond once or twice then nothing after that. This is so unprofessional and should be rectified asap!"

Donna S on September 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Call us for Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Drain Pipe Installation, Gas Leak Repair, Sewer Cleaning, Water Coolers and Softeners!

"Where to start? First, I would rate him zero out of 5 if I could. This problem I?ve had since February and he refuses to contact me or get back in touch with me for a problem he created. I will never hire this person again because he is so unprofessional. My tankless water heater has been malfunctioning?. The hot water turns cold after a few minutes?. Both in the shower and when washing dishes. I don?t like taking a cold shower, and I bet Cody wouldn?t be happy about taking a cold shower every day. This happens EVERY TIME I get in the shower. Cody has been contacted several times. When he did respond, he said he would try to contact the store where he purchased it. I received no update. Another time when he responded, he said he would try to contact the manufacturer. Still no update. Now he won?t respond at all! I?ve gotten several people to contact him as well and he will respond once or twice then nothing after that. This is so unprofessional and should be rectified asap!"

Donna S on September 2025

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Premier Plumbing and Mechanical Inc

4.50(
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Premier Plumbing and Mechanical Inc

4.50(
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20 years of experience

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today!

"I got a leaky faucet fixed unfortunately a couple days later the knob got very hard to turn I contacted them through the phone and text was told someone would get back to me next day but no one ever did"

Ash R on August 2025

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today!

"I got a leaky faucet fixed unfortunately a couple days later the knob got very hard to turn I contacted them through the phone and text was told someone would get back to me next day but no one ever did"

Ash R on August 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

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. 

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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