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Avatar for Oak tree construction services llc
Oak tree construction services llc
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When he set the appointment to be at our house on a Saturday morning at 8:00 am. He was here with a crew of 5 plus himself. Job was done around 2:00 pm. All the branches were cleaned up and stumps removed along with the wood chips. We kept the wood from the 2 trees and they stacked it off to the side for us. Great job/customer service."
Oak Tree Construction Service, LLC
My Work
Oak Tree Construction Service, LLC
My Work
My Work

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Colby's Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"His work was fast and efficient. He dug some trenches in my yard for electrical wires."
Leonard convenience
Leonard convenience
Leonard convenience
Leonard convenience
Leonard convenience store

+10

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JSA Dirtworks, LLC
4.8(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job. Kept in contact about when they would be here and how long it would take. The work turned out nicely."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Grading and Dirtworks, LLP
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service at a reasonable price. Will use their services again if I find myself needing snow removal ð"
snow removal
snow removal
snow removal
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Right EYE Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Craig was phenomenal in his approach and was able to think outside the box for much of what I needed done in relation to my "Vision". Was early to the job and stayed late to get it done! Unheard of in Fargo for contractors! I couldn't ask for anything more! Will hire again!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&W Services LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Done in a timely and clean manner. Very pleased"
Response time10 hrs
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First Call Home Improvements, Inc
0.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

First Call . . . does it all!!! First Call Home Improvements, Inc. is the regions only complete home improvement and landscaping company. Whether it's a small kitchen improvement, a major basement remodel, handyman services, a long overdue landscaping project, or a weekly mowing schedule, First Call is ready to help. Our mission is to be THE company you call for all your homes maintenance and repair needs. When you're ready to start planning your project or need something fixed in a hurry just ask us for a free estimate. First Call will be with you from project start to project completion. Contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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 contractor licensing tool 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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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