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New to Angi

Serving Penasco, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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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

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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