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Memphis Construction Etc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piperton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Xavier and his crew re-did my front flower bed and constructed a stone border. They are very knowledgeable and experienced and did a tremendous job. I would highly recommend for any landscaping needs."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&J Dirt Service, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piperton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Contractor gave a very positive review in regards to the quality of the dirt work & site preparation completed by J&J Dirt Service, LLC. The land started out covered with trees & required lots of leveling. I will definitely choose this company again in the future if the opportunity arises. Please reach out to me or contact me if any questions."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Stonewall Rd

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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