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MD Excavating

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MD Excavating

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
106 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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Cocona Construction LLC

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Cocona Construction LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

New business but with 30+ years experience. We specialize in: Driveways Floors Block wall Tractor work Etc. Free estimates.

"Went great. Quick and efficient."

Dennis B on October 2025

New business but with 30+ years experience. We specialize in: Driveways Floors Block wall Tractor work Etc. Free estimates.

"Went great. Quick and efficient."

Dennis B on October 2025

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

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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