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MD Excavating
5.0(
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Serving La Cienga, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They fixed someone else’s problem and created a safe ground to walk on They went above and beyond to fix the problem from another contractor"
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+50

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Wright flow plumbing
4.8(
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Serving La Cienga, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had a plumber come fix my girlfriend plumbing which it needed fixing for a while gave a call to Wright Flow Plumbing came out and fixed it. Yes it was difficult be he never did complain or anything. Well mannered and professional. We talked and joked around while working on the plumbing. And got the job done. I would recommend Wright Flow Plumbing to any one. Thank sir For the hard work you put in to it. We’re enjoying our shower again. So if you need a good plumber give them a call with great rates Thank you again and God Bless"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mercury Contracting, LLC
4.3(
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Serving La Cienga, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mercury Contracting completed my home repairs and roof repairs. They communicated well and went the extra mile...flexible with adapting the processes and took on additional tasks. Very easy to work with!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Santa Fe Home Maintenance
3.4(
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Serving La Cienga, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"

Paid for this through Angie's List and forgot about it.  I've gotten spoiled by providers contacting me and this business never did. 

So the upshot is that the company might be fine, but the downside is that I paid for services I never received.

Honestly, I wasn't going to write a review at all except for the annoying popup thing that keeps asking about my experience.

So I'd go for other people's reviews to get a more realistic sense of what this company's about.



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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