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Smith Sand & Gravel
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Serving Alva, OK and surrounding areas

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Smith Sand and Gravel has proudly served Blanchard, Oklahoma and surrounding communities for over 10 years. Based in Blanchard, OK, we provide reliable services within a 100-mile radius.\nOur team operates two skid loaders equipped with multiple attachments, allowing us to handle a wide range of projects efficiently and safely. For specialized jobs, we have the capability to rent additional equipment as needed to ensure the job is completed correctly and on schedule.\nWe are a hardworking, dependable crew committed to going above and beyond for every client. Our focus is quality workmanship, timely completion, and customer satisfaction.

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COLONY BAY EXCAVATION LLC
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Serving Alva, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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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.\n

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Christthorn, Inc.
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Serving Alva, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Christthorn, Inc. is a full-service commercial and residential custom build general contractor, landscape design, build and maintenance contractor and interior architecture design and build firm. Clients include commercial and residential property owners/agents in over 15 countries around the world.\n\nSelect materials and unique design. Our wholistic approach stresses the understanding of both interior and exterior spaces as integral to the whole. Appropriate materials, fixtures, horticulture, and style choices reflecting safety, functionality and aesthetic beauty.\n\nChristthorn, Inc., specializes in comprehensive design and build projects, theme construction, and renovation and restoration architecture, landscape and interior design projects --from equestrian facilities, period homes, botanical and water gardens to high rise living and active commercial spaces.\n\nheadquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. National Service. Consultation by Appointment. Tel: 918-712-4558\nwww.christthorn.com

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Warner Services
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Serving Alva, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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. 

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.

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