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American Leak Detection - Oregon

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American Leak Detection - Oregon

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

American Leak Detection offers the highest level of expertise in the field of leak detection and line locating. We are licensed and bonded in Oregon and Washington. Award winning.

"They showed up right on time and quickly found the source of the problem."

William H on January 2019

American Leak Detection offers the highest level of expertise in the field of leak detection and line locating. We are licensed and bonded in Oregon and Washington. Award winning.

"They showed up right on time and quickly found the source of the problem."

William H on January 2019

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Royal Flush Environmental Services Inc

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Royal Flush Environmental Services Inc

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Boasting over 20 years experience, our service professionals will take care of any environmental issue you are experiencing. We are available 24/7 so contact us now!

"Excellent, triple A with wings!"

Richard K on July 2020

Boasting over 20 years experience, our service professionals will take care of any environmental issue you are experiencing. We are available 24/7 so contact us now!

"Excellent, triple A with wings!"

Richard K on July 2020

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Sterling Breen Crushing Inc

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Sterling Breen Crushing Inc

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Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience

Sterling Breen Crushing serves all of Lewis County. We are located at 887 State Highway #507 in Centralia. Our services include: * Sand & Gravel * Rock * Drain Rock * Pea Gravel * Fill Material * Clearing * Road Building * Underground Utilities * Site Work * Excavating * Land Clearing Call Now! Also serving Clearwater, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, & Shoshone Counties.

Sterling Breen Crushing serves all of Lewis County. We are located at 887 State Highway #507 in Centralia. Our services include: * Sand & Gravel * Rock * Drain Rock * Pea Gravel * Fill Material * Clearing * Road Building * Underground Utilities * Site Work * Excavating * Land Clearing Call Now! Also serving Clearwater, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, & Shoshone Counties.

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JBC Group Solutions Inc

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JBC Group Solutions Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
18 years of experience

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

BOUNDS EXCAVATION INC

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BOUNDS EXCAVATION INC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Local Excavation Business. We are licensed in Washington and Oregon. Oregon DEQ certified septic system installer, Residential Contractor and Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2

Local Excavation Business. We are licensed in Washington and Oregon. Oregon DEQ certified septic system installer, Residential Contractor and Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2

Cougar Excavation

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Cougar Excavation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cougar Excavation is a full service excavation provider serving North Central Oregon and surrounding areas since 2002. Septic installs, ponds, roads, new homesite dig outs and more. We take pride in our employees and the work we perform.

Cougar Excavation is a full service excavation provider serving North Central Oregon and surrounding areas since 2002. Septic installs, ponds, roads, new homesite dig outs and more. We take pride in our employees and the work we perform.

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Advanced Moving & Rigging LCC

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Advanced Moving & Rigging LCC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We are a 4th Generation structural moving company. Our specialties include whole house and building moving, raising and leveling.

We are a 4th Generation structural moving company. Our specialties include whole house and building moving, raising and leveling.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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.

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