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Modern Rock Contractors

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Modern Rock Contractors

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13 years of experience

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.

D&L Enterprises

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D&L Enterprises

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3 years of experience

At D&L Enterprises we specialize in providing dirt work (land clearing, new road construction, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, etc). Pretty much anything that involved dirt, we do. Concrete driveways/pads are also in our scope. We will work to provide you the most efficient, beneficial and cost effective way to get your project done. We have been in business for a year now but have been in the industry for over 6 years. We are an owner operated company and will have hands on your project to assure quality work. Contact us today for an estimate on your project, and assure that your needs will be taken care of. Thanks and have a great day.

At D&L Enterprises we specialize in providing dirt work (land clearing, new road construction, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, etc). Pretty much anything that involved dirt, we do. Concrete driveways/pads are also in our scope. We will work to provide you the most efficient, beneficial and cost effective way to get your project done. We have been in business for a year now but have been in the industry for over 6 years. We are an owner operated company and will have hands on your project to assure quality work. Contact us today for an estimate on your project, and assure that your needs will be taken care of. Thanks and have a great day.

Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

Po Box 884
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Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

Po Box 884
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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

Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Highway 518 #4 Jeffrey Lane
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Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Highway 518 #4 Jeffrey Lane
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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

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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.

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