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NE PLUMBING

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NE PLUMBING

4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
60 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 20 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Pepe and his crew did an awesome job replacing my sewer line in South Santa Fe! Their price was very competitive and their workmanship was top notch. They got the necessary permits and started work the same day. The team worked very hard cutting out an 80’ section of driveway, digging by hand to the old sewer line, replacing it with new cleanouts and back flow valve, backfilling and packing the dirt and pouring new concrete. What a huge effort and a fabulous job done by NE Plumbing & Heating! I highly recommend them! "

Karl B on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 20 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Pepe and his crew did an awesome job replacing my sewer line in South Santa Fe! Their price was very competitive and their workmanship was top notch. They got the necessary permits and started work the same day. The team worked very hard cutting out an 80’ section of driveway, digging by hand to the old sewer line, replacing it with new cleanouts and back flow valve, backfilling and packing the dirt and pouring new concrete. What a huge effort and a fabulous job done by NE Plumbing & Heating! I highly recommend them! "

Karl B on October 2025


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MD Excavating

5.00(
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MD Excavating

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
106 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025


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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.


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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Griego timber is a forestry company located in northern New Mexico that preforms everything from larger government thinning projects to smaller private tree and brush removal as well as wildfire mitigation. With 4 generations of knowledge in our industry we take great pride in what we do. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

Griego timber is a forestry company located in northern New Mexico that preforms everything from larger government thinning projects to smaller private tree and brush removal as well as wildfire mitigation. With 4 generations of knowledge in our industry we take great pride in what we do. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!


Guero concrete Co LLC

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Guero concrete Co LLC

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Guero Concrete Company LLC specializes in residential and commercial concrete work. Our services include new construction, remodels & additions. such as, * Foundations * Driveways * Sidewalks * Patios * Decorative concrete * Excavation * Dirt work * Culvert installs * Retaining walls * Curb and gutters We offer dependable, fast and affordable service. There are no jobs to big or too small. We offer many styles and colors to choose from. Our work is high quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. Please call today for your free estimate.

Guero Concrete Company LLC specializes in residential and commercial concrete work. Our services include new construction, remodels & additions. such as, * Foundations * Driveways * Sidewalks * Patios * Decorative concrete * Excavation * Dirt work * Culvert installs * Retaining walls * Curb and gutters We offer dependable, fast and affordable service. There are no jobs to big or too small. We offer many styles and colors to choose from. Our work is high quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. Please call today for your free estimate.


Lockwood Forestry & Excavation,LLC

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Lockwood Forestry & Excavation,LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide a wide variety of Forest Restoration, Land Clearing, Wildfire Fuel Reduction, Excavation, Driveway and road maintenance and Wood Product Services in the greater Santa Fe area

We provide a wide variety of Forest Restoration, Land Clearing, Wildfire Fuel Reduction, Excavation, Driveway and road maintenance and Wood Product Services in the greater Santa Fe area


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2Vet's Construction

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2Vet's Construction

4.60(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

2Vets Construction is Veteran and family owned company. We provide services in all aspects of Commercial Construction, New Construction, Custom Projects, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Tile, Flooring, and Concrete work. Our billing procedures vary depending on the type of job. We accept all credit cards, cash, and checks.

"Everything went well."

Paul A on February 2019

2Vets Construction is Veteran and family owned company. We provide services in all aspects of Commercial Construction, New Construction, Custom Projects, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Tile, Flooring, and Concrete work. Our billing procedures vary depending on the type of job. We accept all credit cards, cash, and checks.

"Everything went well."

Paul A on February 2019




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New Horizons Construction LLC

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New Horizons Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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. 

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