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Avatar for Boulder Handyman Contracting
Boulder Handyman Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

"Craig help us with a botch patio over hang. We hired another carpenter . The other guy totally messed up the job. Craig came in and fixed the problems. Oh and bonus, he has a great sense of humor . It made a frustrating situation fun and hassle free. I would hire him again ."
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+34

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Superior Landscape & Maintenance
3.8(
64
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The crew were very courteous and hard working. They wanted to make sure I was happy with the design and end product. Chris knew all the plants, having a nursery background, and James designed the water feature. I couldnâ t be happier with how it all turned out, and everyone that comes to my home says it looks like a park. Even the owner of the company says itâ s the best yard space theyâ ve done. Outstanding!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Daily & Sons Excavation LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired Daily & Sons for all of the excavation work while building my new home and I couldn't be happier. Zach and his crew were great to work with and are very good at what they do. My property turned out amazing and I appreciate the great experience working with the entire Daily & Sons crew. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and would hire them again without hesitation."
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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TK Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"TK Excavation came highly recommended to us to renovate and upgrade our gravel driveway. Jordan met with us personally, reviewed the project, gave us an estimate and based on our acceptance scheduled the work right away. We are so satisfied and based on his extra efforts the driveway was completed prior to a significant rainstorm."
Driveway & Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Rock Delivery
Stakes and string line set, filling the foundation
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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2A Landscape
4.9(
8
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex is very meticulous, on time and cares very much about his work. His prices are reasonable and he is efficient. I'm looking forward to having more work done by him. You won't go wrong by hiring 2A Landscape!!!"
residential full backyard install
commercial sod/tree/sprinkler install
commercial sod/tree/sprinkler install
residential backyard planting/sprinklers
residential water feature

+20

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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