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We are a local veteran owned and operated small business specializing in underground utility construction using various methods of installation. From plowing trenching and boring. We can also take care of any excavation, land clearing or grading jobs you might need.

We are a local veteran owned and operated small business specializing in underground utility construction using various methods of installation. From plowing trenching and boring. We can also take care of any excavation, land clearing or grading jobs you might need.

Fargo floor to ceiling repair

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Fargo floor to ceiling repair

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Small honest company who cares about the work we do for you! We strive to make sure the product or order you put in comes out with exactly how you wanted/expected it to. We are a small team who recently just started and are growing quickly and looking to hire more workers sooner then later. We look forward to helping you now and the upcoming future. We are licensed and insured! Thank you for choosing our company to help you!

Small honest company who cares about the work we do for you! We strive to make sure the product or order you put in comes out with exactly how you wanted/expected it to. We are a small team who recently just started and are growing quickly and looking to hire more workers sooner then later. We look forward to helping you now and the upcoming future. We are licensed and insured! Thank you for choosing our company to help you!

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Basement Repair Specialties

136 Eagle St N
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Basement Repair Specialties

136 Eagle St N
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Locally owned and operated for 25 years. Our owner is always on site and oversees all work.We do not use subcontractors.We offer waterproofing, sump pumps,inside or outside drain tile.Wall re-enforcement,wall straightening and basement floors.We specialize in foundation repair, concrete work,basement windows and basement egress windows.Free estimates

Locally owned and operated for 25 years. Our owner is always on site and oversees all work.We do not use subcontractors.We offer waterproofing, sump pumps,inside or outside drain tile.Wall re-enforcement,wall straightening and basement floors.We specialize in foundation repair, concrete work,basement windows and basement egress windows.Free estimates

Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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