Where do I take the boulder once it’s removed?

• <div><p>After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">landscaping costs</a>. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.</p></div>

Can I use the same tool to edge or trench?

• <div><p>Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you. </p></div>

Can I partially bury an above ground pool?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
First of all, I wanna think Brandon and the Eastwood Excavation Company and Crew for doing a job well done!! The Blake family would like to thank you so much for your professionalism your courtesy how you handling how you demoed our home. Thee consultation, a very reasonable estimate and a on...
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Reviewed in November 2019
Brent McGarity and the crew at Golden Corner Trucking and Grading is a first class service oriented company. They can meet all your grading, gravel, and excavating needs. I found the company on Home Advisor one rainy Saturday to inquire about some much needed gravel on a dirt road. He returned...
Golden Corner Trucking, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
My husband and I had a water oak tree that was manageable in size until recently, when it began to explode in growth rate up and out, growing out over the side of our house and into a magnolia tree I wanted to keep. This oak was not of a desirable variety, and it was Y-shaped, increasing the...
Mullinax Tree Service & More
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Reviewed in August 2017
A2B came and installed a new septic system here West of Pickens. System included 200 feet of drain line to a new tank and and 300 feet of drain field beyond the tank. They did exactly what I wanted/needed and were very easy to work with. I feel that A2B did an outstanding job for a very...
A2B Contracting LLC Facebook
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Reviewed in June 2016
Joseph and his crew installed a concrete patio and steps in my backyard. The work was excellent, and price came in lower than other quotes. Before beginning the project, Joseph explained the excavation and building the patio/steps process. The project was completed in a very timely manner, and...
J.M. Eunice Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
It did not go well. The engineer was unwilling to commit himself as to whether he judged the wall to be structurally sound as it stood. He was also unwilling to commit himself as to whether his recommendation for excavation, followed by replacement of existing waterproofing material as well as...
Elmore & Associates Structural Engineering PLLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
All in all a good experience from start to finish. Contacted the company via email and was soon called by office staff. Spoke to Chet and discussed why I thought I had foundation problems. Chet agreed and a technical sales person (Bo) was dispatched. Bo and I looked at the problem from both...
Carolina Foundation Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
Originally it was estimated the take 3 days. With the extra work required because of the saturated ground from the rain the job lasted 5 days. I was concerned that they might rush and take short cuts to complete this on time but that was not the case. The yard and work area were cleaned and...
DG Builders LLC
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

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