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JJ’s Precision Excavation
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Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

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"Very prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. We are happy with the worked performed and would recommend using JJs precision excavating. We plan to use them in the future!"
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Earthwise Earthworks & Construction, LLC
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Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"We chose EarthWise to correct 45+ years of erosion re-grade widen a 100 -long S-shaped gravel driveway at our home. Included was design, excavation construction of a new 5 high dry-stack retaining wall. The whole EarthWise crew was skilled pros who did all parts of the job efficiently and with good cheer. Everyone worked well together and were easy for us the homeowners to deal with throughout the job. The results of last week's project were not only first-rate from an engineering standpoint, but also the aesthetics of their work is outstanding. Our rebuilt driveway is beautiful. Earthwise gives excellent value for the fees they bid and they do the kind of high-quality, heavy-machinery work that is far beyond any DIYer. Check out their website (https://earthwiseearthworks.com/) for photo samples of what they can do for you. We would recommend Dominic Dahl-Bredine and his EarthWise crew to anyone."
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Response rate88%
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Desert View Contracting
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Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Desert View came to my house and poured a pad for a shop I’ve been wanting to build. They were really easy to work with and walked me through the whole process with constant updates with each step performed. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work done in a timely and professional manner."
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S.A. skid steer
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Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"I was very pleased with all the work the company has done for me. Very prompt, professional and clean work. I have hired them for several jobs and will continue to do so, as long as they are in business."
Decorative gravel,river rock and geo grid for driveway
Guadalupe Montessori School
Concrete approach for driveway
Drive way repair 785.6 yrds
Decorative gravel,river rock and geo grid for driveway

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Edge Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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We at Edge Construction LLC focus on quality Earth Moving projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Desert edge earth works llc
New to Angi

Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

Desert Edge Earthworks LLC is an Arizona-based earthmoving and site services company specializing in residential, agricultural, and light commercial projects. The company focuses on providing reliable, professional dirt work services throughout southeastern Arizona.\nServices Offered\nSite Preparation\nLand Clearing\nRaw Land Development\nAccess Road Construction & Repair\nErosion Control\nDrainage Improvements\nGrading & Leveling\nBackhoe Services\nMaterial Hauling\nClean-Up & Debris Removal\nTrenching\nDriveway Construction & Repair\nCulvert Installation\nProperty Maintenance\nEquipment\nCurrent equipment includes:\nBackhoe\nTruck\nDump Trailer\nLoader (being brought back into service)\nFuture expansion plans include additional equipment such as a skid steer.\nBusiness Values\nSafety First\nQuality Workmanship\nHonest Pricing\nReliable Scheduling\nCustomer Satisfaction\nProfessional Communication\nService Area\nPrimarily serving:\nDuncan\nSafford\nClifton\nMorenci\nGreenlee County\nGraham County\nSurrounding Arizona comm

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Milligan Bros Services
New to Angi

Serving Silver City, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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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

Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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