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DEKON Environmental Services

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DEKON Environmental Services

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We specialize in asbestos and mold removal and testing. We have multiple Certified Professionals to handle your needs. We are an experienced environmental contractor with 15 years' experience in the Four Corners Area handling mold and asbestos issues. Our customer service is always hard to beat.

"The technician was just a pleasure to work with! He explained everything he was doing and why. This went a long in alleviating our concerns with the mold problem. I would definitely recommend this company to others with similar issues."

Sal C on December 2024

We specialize in asbestos and mold removal and testing. We have multiple Certified Professionals to handle your needs. We are an experienced environmental contractor with 15 years' experience in the Four Corners Area handling mold and asbestos issues. Our customer service is always hard to beat.

"The technician was just a pleasure to work with! He explained everything he was doing and why. This went a long in alleviating our concerns with the mold problem. I would definitely recommend this company to others with similar issues."

Sal C on December 2024

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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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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!

Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Jeffrey's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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29 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.

Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation

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Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation

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36 years of experience

Do You Need A Septic System?? All types of Septic Systems installed. Expert in Conventional, Alternative and Aerobic Systems. Are you limited by small lot size, high ground water, or are concerned about the amount of Nitrates we are introducing into our water supplies? Our Advanced Treatment Units consistently reduce Nitrogen levels and produce clear, odorless, and high-quality effluent. Nationally Certified Septic System Inspector available for Property Transfer Inspections. Give us a call for more info.

Do You Need A Septic System?? All types of Septic Systems installed. Expert in Conventional, Alternative and Aerobic Systems. Are you limited by small lot size, high ground water, or are concerned about the amount of Nitrates we are introducing into our water supplies? Our Advanced Treatment Units consistently reduce Nitrogen levels and produce clear, odorless, and high-quality effluent. Nationally Certified Septic System Inspector available for Property Transfer Inspections. Give us a call for more info.

MSS Electric

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MSS Electric

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16 years of experience

Quality work with a level of intergrity and honesty that the customer can see, know, and appreciate. 4-5 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. Travel/trip charges may apply.

Quality work with a level of intergrity and honesty that the customer can see, know, and appreciate. 4-5 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. Travel/trip charges may apply.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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.

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. 

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