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Avatar for First Class Landscape Construction, Inc.
First Class Landscape Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are the real deal. Paul and the crew did an incredible job on our back yard. They were professional, fast, kept me up to speed all the way through the project, and super fun to work with. Id recommend them to anyone looking for a great landscaper."
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Back yard Landscape Spanish Springs

+14

Response time2 days
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Biltmore Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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(
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Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Designers Landscapes
4.0(
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Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Designer Landscapes did a great job installing a complete replacement of our sprinkler system, mow strips and sod. They were professional, timely and worked around the weather challenges of snow and rain. We highly recommend them!"
Response time4 days
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Fix it LLC
5.0(
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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!"
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drop Tine Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Carson City, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, always on time and went above and beyond to take care of anything I needed. Would recommend for all excavation projects and will use on figure projects!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

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.

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