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Moore Contracting, LLC

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Moore Contracting, LLC

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7 years of experience

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018

Locke excavating

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Locke excavating

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Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured

Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured

H. Snyder Contracting

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H. Snyder Contracting

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General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

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K and K land clearing and excavation LLC

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K and K land clearing and excavation LLC

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1 years of experience

we specialize in land clearing, Grading, Site pads for garage and homes, Driveways, Small demolitions projects. 13 years of experience.

we specialize in land clearing, Grading, Site pads for garage and homes, Driveways, Small demolitions projects. 13 years of experience.

Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

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McLucas Excavating

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McLucas Excavating

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McLucas Excavating LLC is your one stop shop for all your excavating needs! We tackle anything from foundations, utilities, driveways, demotion, snow removal, grading, land clearing and so much more! No job to big or to small!

McLucas Excavating LLC is your one stop shop for all your excavating needs! We tackle anything from foundations, utilities, driveways, demotion, snow removal, grading, land clearing and so much more! No job to big or to small!

CE Concrete Services LLC

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CE Concrete Services LLC

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8 years of experience

CE Concrete Services LLC is a small owner operated construction company. We specialize in all types of concrete construction including, stamped concrete , decorative concrete flat work, sidewalks, driveways, patios. We also do walls, curbs, garage floors and footers. We have 18 yrs concrete construction experience. working for a large construction company and doing business for our self.

CE Concrete Services LLC is a small owner operated construction company. We specialize in all types of concrete construction including, stamped concrete , decorative concrete flat work, sidewalks, driveways, patios. We also do walls, curbs, garage floors and footers. We have 18 yrs concrete construction experience. working for a large construction company and doing business for our self.

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Elite Excavating Services

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Elite Excavating Services

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9 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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