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Ruidoso Services

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Ruidoso Services

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Handyman "You Name It We Do It" No job too small. 575-808-1391

"Greg was amazing. We bought a vacation house and live 9 hours away. We had a very long list of things that needed to be done. We gave Greg the key to the house and he worked nonstop for weeks. Every day he would send pictures of the work he had done. He knocked out an entire list before we got there and then worked with me for days getting moved in. I honestly could not have done it without him. I am so grateful we found someone honest who never said he couldn't do something I needed done and he did a great job. HIGHLY recommend him and will be using him for many more projects now and in the future."

Roberta G on November 2019

Handyman "You Name It We Do It" No job too small. 575-808-1391

"Greg was amazing. We bought a vacation house and live 9 hours away. We had a very long list of things that needed to be done. We gave Greg the key to the house and he worked nonstop for weeks. Every day he would send pictures of the work he had done. He knocked out an entire list before we got there and then worked with me for days getting moved in. I honestly could not have done it without him. I am so grateful we found someone honest who never said he couldn't do something I needed done and he did a great job. HIGHLY recommend him and will be using him for many more projects now and in the future."

Roberta G on November 2019

Anytime Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC

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Anytime Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC

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2008 years of experience

We are a complete plumbing sewer drain heating and AC service and install company we are 24/7 company. We are also locally owned & operated. Additional email [email protected].

"This is the second time I've used Anytime, with complete satisfaction. They worked fast, professionally, and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely recommend them."

John L on April 2022

We are a complete plumbing sewer drain heating and AC service and install company we are 24/7 company. We are also locally owned & operated. Additional email [email protected].

"This is the second time I've used Anytime, with complete satisfaction. They worked fast, professionally, and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely recommend them."

John L on April 2022

Advance Concept Construction

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Advance Concept Construction

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1999 years of experience

Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481

Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481

Chase's Extreme Builders Inc

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Chase's Extreme Builders Inc

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential Building Contractor with a team of experts to perform all segments of residential home building. Building from the ground up from additions to remodels. DBA Mountain Supply - home remodeling store & services.

Residential Building Contractor with a team of experts to perform all segments of residential home building. Building from the ground up from additions to remodels. DBA Mountain Supply - home remodeling store & services.

Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

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Timber Wolf Log & Tiny Homes

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We are a wholesale to the public that offers special savings on model homes and dealer packages{ looking for dealers in your area} turn key to shells available

We are a wholesale to the public that offers special savings on model homes and dealer packages{ looking for dealers in your area} turn key to shells available

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New Horizons Construction LLC

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New Horizons Construction LLC

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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

Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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1996 years of experience

We are a family owned business we have been in business since 1996. We have over 30 years of experience. We do new and old remodel plumbing and heating construction. We guarantee all our work.

We are a family owned business we have been in business since 1996. We have over 30 years of experience. We do new and old remodel plumbing and heating construction. We guarantee all our work.

Penasco Gravel, Corp

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Penasco Gravel, Corp

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Penasco Gravel, Corp is a family owned and operated small business. We offer excavation, dirt work, earthwork, landscaping, retaining walls, roads, house and building pads, erosion control solutions and products. We stand out from our competition with our expertise in the area. With over 50 years of combined experience and over 150 years of heritage in the state of New Mexico we have a precise understanding of how to perform each job. In addition we own and operate our own gravel and dirt quarries with lots of products to choose from. We can take anything on.

Penasco Gravel, Corp is a family owned and operated small business. We offer excavation, dirt work, earthwork, landscaping, retaining walls, roads, house and building pads, erosion control solutions and products. We stand out from our competition with our expertise in the area. With over 50 years of combined experience and over 150 years of heritage in the state of New Mexico we have a precise understanding of how to perform each job. In addition we own and operate our own gravel and dirt quarries with lots of products to choose from. We can take anything on.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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