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Beacon Homes

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Beacon Homes

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24 years of experience

Beacon Homes is the top choice for all of your custom home builds or renovation needs. With over 25 years experience we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and getting the job done well, in the timeline we establish when hired. Call us today.

"Very professional and affordable. Work was completed on time and clean up was superb. Highly recommend Beacon Homes!"

Jim G on May 2025

Beacon Homes is the top choice for all of your custom home builds or renovation needs. With over 25 years experience we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and getting the job done well, in the timeline we establish when hired. Call us today.

"Very professional and affordable. Work was completed on time and clean up was superb. Highly recommend Beacon Homes!"

Jim G on May 2025

Triple R Services

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Triple R Services

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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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It was good. Everything was there. They were on time and the workers were really nice. Manny the manager was very accommodating, everything I asked he did it for me. It's very hard to come by with the good contractor."

Aaron Q on February 2021

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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It was good. Everything was there. They were on time and the workers were really nice. Manny the manager was very accommodating, everything I asked he did it for me. It's very hard to come by with the good contractor."

Aaron Q on February 2021

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Mustang Construction

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Mustang Construction

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We are a small family owned business we can do any and all dirt work .slopes .demolition .build or repair driveways .crush fines . Erosion repair . Storm drainage .blue top finish . Lot leveling . We can do it all 25 yrs of experience free estimates $65 dollars an hour hourly no job to small

We are a small family owned business we can do any and all dirt work .slopes .demolition .build or repair driveways .crush fines . Erosion repair . Storm drainage .blue top finish . Lot leveling . We can do it all 25 yrs of experience free estimates $65 dollars an hour hourly no job to small

Andy's Construction Inc

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Andy's Construction Inc

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Have worked in the state of New Mexico for over 15 years built and designed, spec homes and custom homes, done countless of remodels kitchens, bathrooms, garages to family rooms, concrete work for porches, driveways, sidewalks, entryway. We do use subcontractors but under close supervision. Also the landscape work.

Have worked in the state of New Mexico for over 15 years built and designed, spec homes and custom homes, done countless of remodels kitchens, bathrooms, garages to family rooms, concrete work for porches, driveways, sidewalks, entryway. We do use subcontractors but under close supervision. Also the landscape work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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. 

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

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.

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