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

Serving Richardton, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with and honest up front. I recommend Hellman & Sons to everybody."
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All Phases Construction
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richardton, 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 Richardton, 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

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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