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Q: How long does an excavation project take?

• <div><p>Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.</p></div>

Q: What permits might be needed for building site preparation and clearing?

• <div><p>Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a trench be?

• <div><p>Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you&rsquo;re digging a trench as part of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/french-drain-installation.htm">French drain installation</a>, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be. </p></div>

Q: How much trench can you dig in a day?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;re digging a deep trench or one that&rsquo;s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. </p></div>

Q: Can excavation be done in the winter?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-excavate-in-the-winter.htm">excavate in the winter</a>, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.</p></div>

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Last update on January 18, 2026

Reviewed in March 2025
The team at Harbor Smart Homes was very kind and professional. I now feel more safe and secure. Highly recommend their services.
Harbor Smart Homes LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Kyle did such a great job with painting our house. Very quick and efficient. He was also very easy to communicate with.
KYCO PAINTING
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Reviewed in January 2024
Great company to do business with! Our service repairperson, Zach, was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to deal with the person on the phone, as well. Highly recommend.
Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH
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Reviewed in May 2023
Great customer service. The job was completed in a timely fashion as per the quoted timetable. An excellent job was done with the cleanup after the job was completed. Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about their trade. Highly recommend this company and will be using them for future...
Meyer Drywall
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Reviewed in April 2023
He is doing phenomenal. He is everything i wanted.
Renovation by Rhys
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Reviewed in July 2022
Thank you Dennis and Jackson for an excellent job. My old gutter system was replaced with a larger system with covers. There have been several rain falls and the gutter system has worked much better than the old. The guys were timely, efficient and answered all my questions with patients. When...
D&D Gutters LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Troy was very professional, courteous and did an excellent job on our home. He was going behind another contractor's work which couldn't have been easy. We are very pleased with the finished project and wish we had hired him originally to remodel our kitchen, living room and dining room. We are...
T R Enterprise LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Dana Lawson came out as scheduled, measured, kept me posted on progress of glass procurement and then installed the replacement glass in my french door and two windows. He was able to match the glass with interior mullions to my discontinued Malta door and windows. Couldn't be happier! Very...
First Class Glass Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
I highly recommend John. He has mad skills on an excavator. He is highly efficient at what he does.
John Kistler Excavating
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Reviewed in April 2018
Tom and his team did an excellent job in completing concrete and masonry work for the footers, crawl space, garage floor, and driveway of this major home addition. Tom was quick to quote the work and get the job started. The entire team was very professional, and did an excellent job of...
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CO
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