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MD Excavating
5.0(
14
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel performed the work and did a great job. He was extremely helpful in answering any questions and was a pleasure to have on site. I would defiantly use MD excavation in the future and would definitely use and refer Miguel to other clients. Thank you, Miguel!!"
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GRADING

+50

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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NE PLUMBING
4.9(
36
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"NE heating and cooling by far the best experience I have had with any contractor for repairs. Pepe and his crew were very knowledgeable about installing new furnace unit. There work was very clean and very fast. They were the only company that was willing to get things done right away. During the coldest day of the year when we had a deep freeze Pepe showed up ready to make things happen. There prices are very reasonable and the dedication to making sure things work right was on point. I definitely would hire this company again. I recommend this company for any heating/cooling needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ProBuilders Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never worked with a contractor so dedicated to excellence and customer service. Victor built a gorgeous trex deck that is just extraordinary. The workmanship is above and beyond anyone we have ever worked with. We plan on doing many more improvements on our home simply because Victor and his team are superb. His pool of talent is amazing. We will start more projects including a fountain in our courtyard, and additional Diamond finish plaster in our living room."
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Santa Fe

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wright flow plumbing
4.8(
17
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had a plumber come fix my girlfriend plumbing which it needed fixing for a while gave a call to Wright Flow Plumbing came out and fixed it. Yes it was difficult be he never did complain or anything. Well mannered and professional. We talked and joked around while working on the plumbing. And got the job done. I would recommend Wright Flow Plumbing to any one. Thank sir For the hard work you put in to it. We’re enjoying our shower again. So if you need a good plumber give them a call with great rates Thank you again and God Bless"
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+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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South Mountain Industrial Services, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"During the demolition of my burned out residence they found a box of pictures and they rescued them for me and put them on a safe place. Also they discovered a bee hive during the removal and contacted someone to come remove the hive. I can't recommend them highly enough. It was a pleasure doing business with them"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Strongbuilt, LLC
4.4(
301
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Strong Built install a refrigeration ac & furnace unit in my home on April 6 & 7, 2023. The Strong Built team consisted of: Manny GM, Chris Barr install manager, Nick & Alex install team, Chris Sinseneros & Felix aeroseal team and Marcos & Chris Dominguez electrical. Although, I have had a lot of bad/negative experiences in hiring and dealing with contractors, that is what I expected more of when I hired Strong Built to install my refrigerated ac unit. Needless to say, Strong Built proved me wrong. Strong Built employees made me feel very comfortable dealing with them, encouraging me to ask questions (of which I asked a lot of questions). Any requests that I made of them, sometimes I asked more than once to pay attention to a certain request, I was responded to with politeness and respect. Never did I get the impression that they were doing me a favor by servicing my requests. All of Strong Built's employees were very pleasant to deal with & their professional quality is hard to match. I am very thankful and appreciative Strong Built is a quality company of which I would do business with again &/or refer their services to other people I may know. I am also highly thankful for the hard work and dedication that Chris Sinseneros & Felix's efforts in performing the aeroseal work on my duct system. I know it was very frustrating and time consuming in dealing with my ducting, sealing all of the leaks (going above and beyond in their duties) to make sure my duct system was properly aerosealed. I am very thankful for Strong Built for providing me quality and professionalism beyond reproach. And that each of their employees conducted themselves in a very nice, polite & professional manner. Thank you again for having professional employees and doing the quality work that every company should have when working on a customers job and for giving me 'THAT FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE'."
Strongbuilt 20 SEER
Hybrid Climate System Installation
Quality Solar Installation
Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Santa Fe Home Maintenance
3.4(
29
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Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"

Paid for this through Angie's List and forgot about it.  I've gotten spoiled by providers contacting me and this business never did. 

So the upshot is that the company might be fine, but the downside is that I paid for services I never received.

Honestly, I wasn't going to write a review at all except for the annoying popup thing that keeps asking about my experience.

So I'd go for other people's reviews to get a more realistic sense of what this company's about.



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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