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New to Angi

Serving Penasco, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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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
New to Angi

Serving Penasco, 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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Serving Penasco, 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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Milligan Bros Services
New to Angi

Serving Penasco, 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

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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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