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Dig-it Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dig-it Excavating where we get right down to it. Family owned and operated. We provide prompt, professional, reliable and friendly service. Attention to detail, customer service and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Call to schedule you appointment today!

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LM
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Crystal Custom Builders & Excavating Corp
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982


Crystal Custom Builders & Excavation will strive to earn your trust through value pricing, high quality workmanship and by providing you honest guidance to make your project more affordable, without compromising the quality of the final product. \n \nWe're here to serve you with knowledge and quality you deserve. We offer worry free service. Locally owned and operated for over 24 years. Call today!

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Handyman at Home, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

At Handyman@Home we are a locally owned Taos company that puts our names and reputations behind every bit of work we do. We are here for the long run and we are here for you. We created this company because of the real need in the Taos community and surrounding areas for professional, timely, dependable, and guaranteed home services. \n \nWhen you call to request Handyman services from Handyman@Home, we make a scheduled appointment (and promise to show up on time), remind you the night before, and personally check up after the work has been completed to make sure you are fully satisfied. \n \nFrom the smallest job imaginable to the more complex...be it carpentry, electrical, tile/plaster/painting, plumbing, landscaping - you name it - we have the expert staff to meet your needs! \n \nWe also accept all major Credit Cards to protect your right to quality and to provide "mini-financing" for those jobs that really need to be done, but may be slightly out of reach at the moment.

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BBB Irrigation Services & Handyman Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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

Serving Cerro, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today! \n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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