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BH Contracting Inc

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BH Contracting Inc

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52 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025


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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


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Thomas Property Solutions

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Thomas Property Solutions

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1 years of experience

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .





Clarks Excavating

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Clarks Excavating

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I am Aaron iv been doing land clearing and demolition and dirt work for 7+ years. I started out small and still a small operation till today. Looking forward to helping more people with there needs.

I am Aaron iv been doing land clearing and demolition and dirt work for 7+ years. I started out small and still a small operation till today. Looking forward to helping more people with there needs.


DO NOT CALL New River Excavation & Dredging

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DO NOT CALL New River Excavation & Dredging

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The projects we do are complete excavation on land or underwater. We are a turn key Excavation and Hydraulic and Mechanical Dredging Contractor. Marine Salvage, Dike repair or construction, sea walls and piers. Building Trust with Quality Work. Over 30 years experience. We'll get the job done!

The projects we do are complete excavation on land or underwater. We are a turn key Excavation and Hydraulic and Mechanical Dredging Contractor. Marine Salvage, Dike repair or construction, sea walls and piers. Building Trust with Quality Work. Over 30 years experience. We'll get the job done!


Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!

We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!


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Livingston Land & Wastewater Solutions

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Livingston Land & Wastewater Solutions

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Livingston Land & Wastewater Solutions is an owner-operated company that takes pride in doing the best work around. LLWS will go above and beyond to make our clients happy, we work to please you! We provide a variety of services including; septic tank & drain field installations, septic tank & drain field repairs, septic tank & drain field maintenance or inspections, distribution box maintenance & installation, land & lot clearing, erosion control, ditch work/maintenance, brush cutting, dirt & gravel roads, tree and stump removal. We pride ourselves in being prompt to come serve our clients. We look forward to every job and offer free estimations as well!

Livingston Land & Wastewater Solutions is an owner-operated company that takes pride in doing the best work around. LLWS will go above and beyond to make our clients happy, we work to please you! We provide a variety of services including; septic tank & drain field installations, septic tank & drain field repairs, septic tank & drain field maintenance or inspections, distribution box maintenance & installation, land & lot clearing, erosion control, ditch work/maintenance, brush cutting, dirt & gravel roads, tree and stump removal. We pride ourselves in being prompt to come serve our clients. We look forward to every job and offer free estimations as well!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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