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NE PLUMBING

4.94(
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NE PLUMBING

4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
53 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 20 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Pepe and his crew did an awesome job replacing my sewer line in South Santa Fe! Their price was very competitive and their workmanship was top notch. They got the necessary permits and started work the same day. The team worked very hard cutting out an 80’ section of driveway, digging by hand to the old sewer line, replacing it with new cleanouts and back flow valve, backfilling and packing the dirt and pouring new concrete. What a huge effort and a fabulous job done by NE Plumbing & Heating! I highly recommend them! "

Karl B on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 20 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Pepe and his crew did an awesome job replacing my sewer line in South Santa Fe! Their price was very competitive and their workmanship was top notch. They got the necessary permits and started work the same day. The team worked very hard cutting out an 80’ section of driveway, digging by hand to the old sewer line, replacing it with new cleanouts and back flow valve, backfilling and packing the dirt and pouring new concrete. What a huge effort and a fabulous job done by NE Plumbing & Heating! I highly recommend them! "

Karl B on October 2025


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MD Excavating

5.00(
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MD Excavating

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
100 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025

We are a local company and have been in business for almost 5 years. We specialize in Earthmoving and removal, leveling, compacting, and any new build excavation in preparation for new construction. We have worked on commercial and residential projects for several years and ready to assist in any project.

"Very professional. They did a great job, and more than expected. "

Courtney H on November 2025


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DEKON Environmental Services

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DEKON Environmental Services

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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


Excavation services; Trenching, Septic digs, Grading, Land Clearing, Driveway digs, Gravel spreading, Foundations, Bobcat/Skid steer, Excavator.


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Modern Rock Contractors

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Modern Rock Contractors

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13 years of experience

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.

We are a Family Owned, Licensed, Insured and Bonded General Contractor specializing in Asphalt Asset Management, Concrete, Earthwork and Demolition. We offer pot hole repairs, crack sealing, seal coating, parking lot striping, structural concrete, decorative concrete, dirt work and erosion control services throughout the state of New Mexico.


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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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Griego Timber Co.LLC

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Free onsite estimate

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!


East Mountains Plumbing And Heating

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East Mountains Plumbing And Heating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right! Specializing in Plumbing, heating, drains and piping needs, 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 to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great company to use for all your heating and plumbing needs!!"

Becky S on May 2021

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right! Specializing in Plumbing, heating, drains and piping needs, 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 to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great company to use for all your heating and plumbing needs!!"

Becky S on May 2021


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Duke City Services

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Duke City Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Duke City Services, provides quality work by honest people. We have licensed professional for Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and general construction including remodels! We are Albuquerque’s and the surrounding areas, best one stop shop!

"David came and did a great job. Nice guy"

Jane T on March 2022

Duke City Services, provides quality work by honest people. We have licensed professional for Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and general construction including remodels! We are Albuquerque’s and the surrounding areas, best one stop shop!

"David came and did a great job. Nice guy"

Jane T on March 2022


Guero concrete Co LLC

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Guero concrete Co LLC

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Guero Concrete Company LLC specializes in residential and commercial concrete work. Our services include new construction, remodels & additions. such as, * Foundations * Driveways * Sidewalks * Patios * Decorative concrete * Excavation * Dirt work * Culvert installs * Retaining walls * Curb and gutters We offer dependable, fast and affordable service. There are no jobs to big or too small. We offer many styles and colors to choose from. Our work is high quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. Please call today for your free estimate.

Guero Concrete Company LLC specializes in residential and commercial concrete work. Our services include new construction, remodels & additions. such as, * Foundations * Driveways * Sidewalks * Patios * Decorative concrete * Excavation * Dirt work * Culvert installs * Retaining walls * Curb and gutters We offer dependable, fast and affordable service. There are no jobs to big or too small. We offer many styles and colors to choose from. Our work is high quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. Please call today for your free estimate.


Lockwood Forestry & Excavation,LLC

5.00(
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Lockwood Forestry & Excavation,LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide a wide variety of Forest Restoration, Land Clearing, Wildfire Fuel Reduction, Excavation, Driveway and road maintenance and Wood Product Services in the greater Santa Fe area

We provide a wide variety of Forest Restoration, Land Clearing, Wildfire Fuel Reduction, Excavation, Driveway and road maintenance and Wood Product Services in the greater Santa Fe area

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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