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Biltmore Construction, LLC
5.0(
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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

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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 time7 hrs
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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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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. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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