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Ward Logging, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fort Covington, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spoke with Mike one day, excavation and new road complete two days later! A price, beyond fair, that I could afford! Honorable, decent men! Hire again for foundation! Great company!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin Tier Flooring & Construction
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Covington, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Darren the owner pays close attention to the quality of work him and his crew do he's always checking everything and making his guys fox even things that aren't wrong but it's gotta be perfect and his timleyness and price are also very good and competitive"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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GOVERS EXCAVATION
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Fort Covington, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Martin's Excavation and Trucking - Facebook
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Covington, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Martin's Excavation & Trucking, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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. 

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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