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Avatar for Biltmore Construction, LLC
Biltmore Construction, LLC
4.4(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Biltmore Construction was quick to respond to our inquiry, friendly, provided input on our project and the estimate was in line with other estimates received. We ended up selecting a contractor that was directly contracted with our insurance company since our project was due to a water leak. I would recommend them for your next project."
Grading/Concrete Install
Grading/Concrete Install
Grading/Concrete Install
Finished Build
Landscaping

+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GREEN TOUCH LAWN AND MAINTENANCE LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Horatio not only installed a beautiful wall, but he also ensured that the installation drained properly. He has also completed several projects which included rock and gravel. Always excellent work…"
Artificial turf
Retaining wall
Fire pit
Planter retaining wall
Planter retaining wall

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Fix it LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We initially hired Chris to finish a small bathroom remodel, including installing new shower panels, new vanity countertop, new sink and some drywall repair. He did an amazing job, took his time and really paid attention to the details. The bathroom looks amazing thanks to him. We also hired him to install some new interior doors and a new swamp cooler. Chris stayed till every detail was taken care of and the job was complete. Highly recommend & we will hire him again!"
Handymen Project
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
HUSTON HIGH DESERT EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time on schedule. They didnâ t waste time and got right to work. The job was completed earlier than expected. They also did some landscaping but I could only select one. I couldnâ t have been happier. They also stayed on budget. They left the site cleaner than expected. Would definitely recommend this company."
Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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