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Biltmore Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gardnerville, NV and surrounding areas

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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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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gardnerville, NV and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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. 

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.

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.

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