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Avatar for Pozuelos Property Care
Pozuelos Property Care
5.0(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing job.. Was blown away by the precision and attention to detail.. was projected to be a 2 day job and they came back a third day just to make sure everything was perfect.. Couldn't be happier and couldn't give a higher recommendation! Already referenced 2 other clients.. Thank you!"
Post Paint Project
Post Paint Project
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Post Paint Project

+58

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&N Land Clearing
4.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Large amount of work was needed, and job is about 80% complete. Hard workers that want to do a great job. Very courteous and professional when discussing details. They were willing to rent special equipment to get the work finished."
Response time6 hrs
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Kj construction llc
4.7(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KJ Drywall to frame, insulate, and sheetrock/texture a basement bedroom. Kevin did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He worked very hard and completed the job in a good time. He seems pretty efficient. We had a plumbing issue during his work, and he had someone out to fix it within about 45 minutes. The repair was made in Avery professional manner. Long story short, this fellow and his help were very good to work with, very fair with the price, And Kevin seems like just a really good guy. Glad to have worked with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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LJ's Junk Removal & Services -- Junk Removal
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Two very kind young men helped me clear out my two old couches ! Quick and friendly! Will call them again next time I need things moved or junked ! I do recommend. :)"
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Garage Clean Out

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brock Contracting
4.7(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They provided an amazing service"
Trenching
Grading
Culvert replaced
Step down
Retaining wall for garden above

+30

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VanDerVliet Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

\nVanDerVliet Excavating LLC 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirt Works LLC
4.4(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon did an amazing job of digging out and leveling what used to be a trash pit, into a beautiful dog yard! He was easy to work with and timely. If anyone need excavation or landscaping done I would use him! Heâ s a hard worker and does a nice job!"
Demo garage floor
Breaking up floor
Steady eyes
Rubble aftermath
Getting up close

+9

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Integrity Services
3.7(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Crooks, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"excellent work, priced a little in my opinion but the finished product is great"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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