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Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping

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Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping

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8 years of experience

Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping 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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Terry D on October 2023

Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping 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.

"Friendly"

Terry D on October 2023


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GroundShapersLLC

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GroundShapersLLC

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Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 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!



EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!

EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!


Scott Stanley Construction

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Scott Stanley Construction

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We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.

We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.


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Horizon networks LLC.

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Horizon networks LLC.

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We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.

We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.


Utility Brothers LLC

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Utility Brothers LLC

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Utility Brothers LLC is a locally owned business specializing in excavating, underground installation, demolition, Culverts and driveway repairs. With over 10 years experience we guarantee to get the job done right with the latest, top of the line equipment.

Utility Brothers LLC is a locally owned business specializing in excavating, underground installation, demolition, Culverts and driveway repairs. With over 10 years experience we guarantee to get the job done right with the latest, top of the line equipment.


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Freedom Plumbing & Construction Company

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Freedom Plumbing & Construction Company

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At Freedom Plumbing & Construction Company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"They were very friendly and polite. They explained to me what had to be done."

Gail K on March 2024

At Freedom Plumbing & Construction Company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"They were very friendly and polite. They explained to me what had to be done."

Gail K on March 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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