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Durnell Demolition
5.0(
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Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Beau was AMAZING and did a PHENOMENAL job cutting down and clearing our property! We can?t wait to work with him again! Beau is our #1 go to guy for any work we need on our property ! Recommended 1000%"
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Demolition
Demolition

+15

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Skid Pro Services
5.0(
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Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mark was timely & effective in clearing the property to enable his installing the new fence. Mark was easy to talk with. He kept us updated with photos/videos. His word was his honor."
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Tree stump removal
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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).

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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