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Drain Services Inc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Portland, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, Kevin and his crew are the best in the business. Very thorough communication and seeing things through to the end. Kevin is very attentive to concerns and very reassuring. Nobody in this company’s line of work could possibly match what drain services has going on. They have a great culture. Strongly recommend."
House Sanitary Sewer Repair
Sump Pump & Drain Tile
House Sanitary Sewer Repair
Commercial Kitchen Sanitary Sewer Repair
Storm Water Pumping

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

Serving Portland, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired him for dirt work and he did an exceptional job! His clean-up is always outstanding. I have worked with him for many years and he has a lot of experience!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TMP Dirtwork & Snow removal - Home Facebook
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Portland, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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TMP Dirtwork and Snow Removal 10 years of \nsalt driveways \none man show \nno middle man \nQuality \nMilitary discount 10% \nfull time job- is he quitting? \nlaid off in the winter- working for someone else -- ready to work for self \nlandscaping- patio edging --- \nfound us online \nsnow removal- now \n7-6 hours emergency

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Mcphee construction LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Portland, ND and surrounding areas

With over 20 years of experience in underground utilities, I specialize in storm sewer, water, and sanitary pipe installation, along with a wide range of excavation and grading work. I started my career as a laborer and worked my way up to superintendent, spending the past 6 years leading both large-scale and small projects.\n\nI bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and proven organizational skills to every job. Having successfully managed crews and complex operations in the field, I now bring that same level of dedication and leadership to my own venture, delivering reliable, high-quality results from start to finish.

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CLM Incorporated
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Portland, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At CLM, we take tremendous pride in delivering a high-quality experience for each and every one of our clients. We offer a full range of contracting services including interior, exterior and property-related work. Call us today to learn how we can help turn your vision into a reality.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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