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KCHILLCO

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KCHILLCO

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Specializing in water, sewer installation. Grade work , site work, concrete flat work and decorative. Licensed and insured. 20 years of experience in the construction industry. KCHILLCO puts family first in a we do.

Specializing in water, sewer installation. Grade work , site work, concrete flat work and decorative. Licensed and insured. 20 years of experience in the construction industry. KCHILLCO puts family first in a we do.

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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.  

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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