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Artisan Concrete & Demo

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Artisan Concrete & Demo

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12 years of experience

Talent, confidence, and determination are key to our success. Our talent is to either translate and create or elaborate and enunciate your concept or design. Confidence facilitates from initial confrontation and until final completion of the task at hand; and that would be the soul we put into conceptual design. Our determination for practical innovation and conceptually sound design furthers our ability with Technology.

Talent, confidence, and determination are key to our success. Our talent is to either translate and create or elaborate and enunciate your concept or design. Confidence facilitates from initial confrontation and until final completion of the task at hand; and that would be the soul we put into conceptual design. Our determination for practical innovation and conceptually sound design furthers our ability with Technology.

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Red River Enterprises LLC

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Red River Enterprises LLC

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14 years of experience

Red River Enterprises LLC has a proven record of excellence in designing and managing several building and concrete construction projects in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. No matter the size of your project, our experienced professionals at Red River Enterprises LLC will plan, design, construct, and maintain your project on time and on budget. You'll Be Glad You Chose Us Effective planning is crucial to the successful completion of any project. Before starting any project, our team of experts will first assess your goals. Then we provide you with an estimate and time-line for completion. From beginning to end you will be involved every step of the way. Cost-Effective Services Eliminate all the items on your to-do list by calling the experts at Red River Enterprises LLC. You'll be glad you did. We have many years of experience and work hard to make sure the job is done right while saving you time, money, and aggravation. We'll be there whenever you need us. Call us today to get your concrete projects underway.

Red River Enterprises LLC has a proven record of excellence in designing and managing several building and concrete construction projects in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. No matter the size of your project, our experienced professionals at Red River Enterprises LLC will plan, design, construct, and maintain your project on time and on budget. You'll Be Glad You Chose Us Effective planning is crucial to the successful completion of any project. Before starting any project, our team of experts will first assess your goals. Then we provide you with an estimate and time-line for completion. From beginning to end you will be involved every step of the way. Cost-Effective Services Eliminate all the items on your to-do list by calling the experts at Red River Enterprises LLC. You'll be glad you did. We have many years of experience and work hard to make sure the job is done right while saving you time, money, and aggravation. We'll be there whenever you need us. Call us today to get your concrete projects underway.

Panther Construction LLC.

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Panther Construction LLC.

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14 years of experience

Panther construction was Established in 2011. Although we are a newer company, our members and employees come with a large and vast history of experience In residential construction. Not only do we strive to complete top quality work, but we push to keep costs down for the customer. We hope to acquire your buisness, and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Panther construction was Established in 2011. Although we are a newer company, our members and employees come with a large and vast history of experience In residential construction. Not only do we strive to complete top quality work, but we push to keep costs down for the customer. We hope to acquire your buisness, and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Northland Concrete & Excavation, Inc.

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Northland Concrete & Excavation, Inc.

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Offering a wide range of services, including; excavation, removal and installation of concrete footings, walls and flatwork, material hauling, and snow removal, Northland, is able to get your industrial, commercial or residential job done on time and within budget - every time.

Offering a wide range of services, including; excavation, removal and installation of concrete footings, walls and flatwork, material hauling, and snow removal, Northland, is able to get your industrial, commercial or residential job done on time and within budget - every time.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.  

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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