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Hellman & Sons Landscaping, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hettinger, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional and easy to work with. They were knowledgeable and helpful with questions and did a tremendous job on the install."
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All Phases Construction
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hettinger, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

All Phases Construction is a full service contractor capable of handling all your residential and commercial construction projects. All Phases Construction focuses on the customer needs, and expectations to ensure your project is completed on time and satisfactorily. Customer service, quality products and craftsmanship is all you can expect from All Phases Construction. Call us today!

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Edinger Landscaping, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hettinger, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

We pride our company on Reliability, Great Communication, Integrity, and Quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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