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R&N Land Clearing

121 Robin St
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R&N Land Clearing

121 Robin St
4.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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. "

Darwin E on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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. "

Darwin E on April 2025

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Focus Land Management

1111 Indian Village Road
4.94(
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Focus Land Management

1111 Indian Village Road
4.94(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer 3+ years of experience and a variety of services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! www.focuslmg.com Services include but not limited to: - Stump Removal - Stump Grinding - Wildlife Food Plots - Recreational Property Management - Large Garden Tilling - Tractor Mowing - Brush Mowing - Bush Removal - Debris Removal - Small Structure Removal - Junk Removal - Acreage Cleanup - Tree Row Cleanup - Rock Removal - Vacant Lot Mowing/Maintenance - Gravel Driveway Maintenance - Light Excavator & Backhoe Digging - Odd Jobs - Dump Trailer Haul Away

"We worked with Ryan Tupper and he was very professional and did what he said he would and when he said he would! Great experience I'd recommend his services to anyone."

Courtney H on June 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer 3+ years of experience and a variety of services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! www.focuslmg.com Services include but not limited to: - Stump Removal - Stump Grinding - Wildlife Food Plots - Recreational Property Management - Large Garden Tilling - Tractor Mowing - Brush Mowing - Bush Removal - Debris Removal - Small Structure Removal - Junk Removal - Acreage Cleanup - Tree Row Cleanup - Rock Removal - Vacant Lot Mowing/Maintenance - Gravel Driveway Maintenance - Light Excavator & Backhoe Digging - Odd Jobs - Dump Trailer Haul Away

"We worked with Ryan Tupper and he was very professional and did what he said he would and when he said he would! Great experience I'd recommend his services to anyone."

Courtney H on June 2023

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Integrity Services

1120 South Kline Street
4.22(
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Integrity Services

1120 South Kline Street
4.22(
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Customers say: Quality work
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Integrity Services, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's tree removal, or brick or stone patio installation, we can take care of all of your landscaping needs. We look forward to working with you!

"They did a very good professional job. I was very satisfied with them. They showed up when they said they would and completed the job to my satisfaction."

John H on November 2020

At Integrity Services, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's tree removal, or brick or stone patio installation, we can take care of all of your landscaping needs. We look forward to working with you!

"They did a very good professional job. I was very satisfied with them. They showed up when they said they would and completed the job to my satisfaction."

John H on November 2020

CORELINE

404 E 2nd St
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CORELINE

404 E 2nd St
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Coreline LLC. is a Sewer cleaning and lining company in South Dakota. We specialize in sewer lining and cleaning.. Jetting and sewer inspections. Descaling cast iron sewer lines.

Coreline LLC. is a Sewer cleaning and lining company in South Dakota. We specialize in sewer lining and cleaning.. Jetting and sewer inspections. Descaling cast iron sewer lines.

Maintenance Man Construction

30855 445th Ave
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Maintenance Man Construction

30855 445th Ave
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15 years of experience

We are a small construction company of 3 to 4 guys who specialize in getting your project done with a personal touch! Unlike your typical contractor we will fully dedicate our time to your job and see your project out from start to finish.

We are a small construction company of 3 to 4 guys who specialize in getting your project done with a personal touch! Unlike your typical contractor we will fully dedicate our time to your job and see your project out from start to finish.

Royal Nielsen Construction

9469 Deerview Rd
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Royal Nielsen Construction

9469 Deerview Rd
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65 years of experience

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.

Excavating questions, answered by experts

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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