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VVM Earthworks

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VVM Earthworks

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8 years of experience
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VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

Pape's Handyman/Remodeling Co LLC

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Pape's Handyman/Remodeling Co LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

General contractor that stands behind all of our work. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. References available. We are a company that takes pride in our work and in how we deal with our customers.

General contractor that stands behind all of our work. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. References available. We are a company that takes pride in our work and in how we deal with our customers.

Bosco And Sons Construction

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Bosco And Sons Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bosco and Sons is a family business which takes great pride in our work and strives for perfection. Ask any one of our previous customers and they will sell you on Bosco and Sons. Please call for a free estimate today.

Bosco and Sons is a family business which takes great pride in our work and strives for perfection. Ask any one of our previous customers and they will sell you on Bosco and Sons. Please call for a free estimate today.

Green Scene

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Green Scene

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer several promotions throughout the season and except Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. We also sub-contract and use only the best contractors on larger job depending upon certain request from customers. Financing is available for larger jobs for those that qualify.

We offer several promotions throughout the season and except Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. We also sub-contract and use only the best contractors on larger job depending upon certain request from customers. Financing is available for larger jobs for those that qualify.

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Envirogreen, Inc.

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Envirogreen, Inc.

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30 years of experience

We are a small, woman-owned service business providing Erosion Control & Grassing services. We install and maintain erosion and sediment control devices/measures, Hydroseed, install Sod, correct Drainage problems, install Seawalls and shoreline protection, and provide the completion of turf sports fields. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (#4476); Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional (TN-QHP 1037)

We are a small, woman-owned service business providing Erosion Control & Grassing services. We install and maintain erosion and sediment control devices/measures, Hydroseed, install Sod, correct Drainage problems, install Seawalls and shoreline protection, and provide the completion of turf sports fields. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (#4476); Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional (TN-QHP 1037)

Bunnells Construction llc

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Bunnells Construction llc

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Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.

Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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