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Smileys right on construction

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Smileys right on construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison W on June 2024

We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison W on June 2024

Backridge services

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Backridge services

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We specialize in any an all dirt work. Including a not limited to ponds,housepads,clearing,firelanes around properties,driveway maintenance an any an all other possibilities that come with making your new or existing land the way you want it. 18 years worth of experience in these particular fields. Were your every day good ole boys that strive to deliver any an all dreams that you have to bring them into a reality

We specialize in any an all dirt work. Including a not limited to ponds,housepads,clearing,firelanes around properties,driveway maintenance an any an all other possibilities that come with making your new or existing land the way you want it. 18 years worth of experience in these particular fields. Were your every day good ole boys that strive to deliver any an all dreams that you have to bring them into a reality

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JTs Tractor and Transport Service

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JTs Tractor and Transport Service

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I have a 16ft car hauler with a dove tail and ramps to transport most anything up to 6,500lbs. Please feel free to text/call 409-791-0912

I have a 16ft car hauler with a dove tail and ramps to transport most anything up to 6,500lbs. Please feel free to text/call 409-791-0912

Les's Custom Woodwork

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Les's Custom Woodwork

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Les's Custom Woodwork has been in service for over 18 years. We specialize in custom built cabinets. We also provide service for flooring, trim, decks, awnings, sheetrock etc. There's no job we haven't done!

Les's Custom Woodwork has been in service for over 18 years. We specialize in custom built cabinets. We also provide service for flooring, trim, decks, awnings, sheetrock etc. There's no job we haven't done!

First Class Plumbing

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First Class Plumbing

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We can take care of all your plumbing needs!

"Mike Cooper did a wonderful job. I had a leaking toilet and he was able to come to my home within a few hours. He was super efficient, polite, and has excellent work ethics. I would hire him again for my plumbing needs."

Jennifer G on November 2020

We can take care of all your plumbing needs!

"Mike Cooper did a wonderful job. I had a leaking toilet and he was able to come to my home within a few hours. He was super efficient, polite, and has excellent work ethics. I would hire him again for my plumbing needs."

Jennifer G on November 2020

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WinCorp Industries

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WinCorp Industries

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7 years of experience

We are a construction company that provides a wide range of Services. We provide quotes for Renovations, New Builds, Excavation Services and even Custom Cabinetry. We are a family owned business and will provide fair pricing for our services.

We are a construction company that provides a wide range of Services. We provide quotes for Renovations, New Builds, Excavation Services and even Custom Cabinetry. We are a family owned business and will provide fair pricing for our services.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.  

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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