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Biltmore Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gardnerville, 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

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GREEN TOUCH LAWN AND MAINTENANCE LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gardnerville, 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 time10 mins
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Drop Tine Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gardnerville, 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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Cargo haulers
5.0(
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Serving Gardnerville, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding! George and his crew transported all of my items so fast and everything arrived in excellent condition on time. I will absolutely use them again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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