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Avatar for Ruidoso Services

Ruidoso Services

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Ruidoso Services

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Handyman "You Name It We Do It" No job too small. 575-808-1391

"Greg was amazing. We bought a vacation house and live 9 hours away. We had a very long list of things that needed to be done. We gave Greg the key to the house and he worked nonstop for weeks. Every day he would send pictures of the work he had done. He knocked out an entire list before we got there and then worked with me for days getting moved in. I honestly could not have done it without him. I am so grateful we found someone honest who never said he couldn't do something I needed done and he did a great job. HIGHLY recommend him and will be using him for many more projects now and in the future."

Roberta G on November 2019

Handyman "You Name It We Do It" No job too small. 575-808-1391

"Greg was amazing. We bought a vacation house and live 9 hours away. We had a very long list of things that needed to be done. We gave Greg the key to the house and he worked nonstop for weeks. Every day he would send pictures of the work he had done. He knocked out an entire list before we got there and then worked with me for days getting moved in. I honestly could not have done it without him. I am so grateful we found someone honest who never said he couldn't do something I needed done and he did a great job. HIGHLY recommend him and will be using him for many more projects now and in the future."

Roberta G on November 2019

Anytime Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC

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Anytime Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC

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17 years of experience

We are a complete plumbing sewer drain heating and AC service and install company we are 24/7 company. We are also locally owned & operated. Additional email [email protected].

"This is the second time I've used Anytime, with complete satisfaction. They worked fast, professionally, and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely recommend them."

John L on April 2022

We are a complete plumbing sewer drain heating and AC service and install company we are 24/7 company. We are also locally owned & operated. Additional email [email protected].

"This is the second time I've used Anytime, with complete satisfaction. They worked fast, professionally, and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely recommend them."

John L on April 2022

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Advance Concept Construction

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Advance Concept Construction

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26 years of experience

Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481

Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481

RUIDOSO SEPTIC TANK SVC

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RUIDOSO SEPTIC TANK SVC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"CO-ORDINATION OF SERVICE TEAMS AND TIME FRAME IS LACKING. ONCE THE CREW IS ON SITE THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXACTING IN THEIR WORK. IT HELPS TO BE ON JOB SITE THOUGH, TO DOUBLE CHECK JOBS THIS COMPLEX AND IMPORTANT ARE DONE CORECTLY TO THE FINISH."

Jeremy T on September 2018

"CO-ORDINATION OF SERVICE TEAMS AND TIME FRAME IS LACKING. ONCE THE CREW IS ON SITE THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXACTING IN THEIR WORK. IT HELPS TO BE ON JOB SITE THOUGH, TO DOUBLE CHECK JOBS THIS COMPLEX AND IMPORTANT ARE DONE CORECTLY TO THE FINISH."

Jeremy T on September 2018

Chase's Extreme Builders Inc

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Chase's Extreme Builders Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential Building Contractor with a team of experts to perform all segments of residential home building. Building from the ground up from additions to remodels. DBA Mountain Supply - home remodeling store & services.

Residential Building Contractor with a team of experts to perform all segments of residential home building. Building from the ground up from additions to remodels. DBA Mountain Supply - home remodeling store & services.

Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

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Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a wholesale to the public that offers special savings on model homes and dealer packages{ looking for dealers in your area} turn key to shells available

We are a wholesale to the public that offers special savings on model homes and dealer packages{ looking for dealers in your area} turn key to shells available

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New Horizons Construction LLC

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New Horizons Construction LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

New Horizons Construction LLC in Albuquerque comes highly recommended for our expertise in outdoor living spaces, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and water features. We are a family-owned Construction Business that offers a range of services including roofing, home building, home remodeling, concrete, masonry, and more. We also have a full woodshop and a metal fabrication shop, providing custom security doors, window security, custom gates, and metal fabrication. Customers appreciate our ability to deliver high-quality work at reasonable prices, particularly for landscaping and retaining wall construction. Whether you're looking to lay sod, fix a zone control valve, or build a patio, New Horizons Construction LLC is a reliable choice. David Robertson started the company after getting layed off in 2010 due to the recession. David holds a GB-98 Contractor License (#398623) which allows us to provide all commercial and residential services. We also carry the MM1-MM2 and JPG plumbing licenses and provide full service plumbing and sewer services.

"Outstanding job. Great work excellent results"

David W on November 2024

New Horizons Construction LLC in Albuquerque comes highly recommended for our expertise in outdoor living spaces, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and water features. We are a family-owned Construction Business that offers a range of services including roofing, home building, home remodeling, concrete, masonry, and more. We also have a full woodshop and a metal fabrication shop, providing custom security doors, window security, custom gates, and metal fabrication. Customers appreciate our ability to deliver high-quality work at reasonable prices, particularly for landscaping and retaining wall construction. Whether you're looking to lay sod, fix a zone control valve, or build a patio, New Horizons Construction LLC is a reliable choice. David Robertson started the company after getting layed off in 2010 due to the recession. David holds a GB-98 Contractor License (#398623) which allows us to provide all commercial and residential services. We also carry the MM1-MM2 and JPG plumbing licenses and provide full service plumbing and sewer services.

"Outstanding job. Great work excellent results"

David W on November 2024

Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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29 years of experience

We are a family owned business we have been in business since 1996. We have over 30 years of experience. We do new and old remodel plumbing and heating construction. We guarantee all our work.

We are a family owned business we have been in business since 1996. We have over 30 years of experience. We do new and old remodel plumbing and heating construction. We guarantee all our work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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