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Down South Construction
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Serving Saint George, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Down South did a great job, it is nice to have a team that communicates so well. Jared helped through the whole process and kept everything transparent and when your building a home the is refreshing. Justin on the excavator also communicated well and did a great job. Thanks guys. We have another job coming up soon and you are the team we will be calling. Thank you again. Robert and Lisa"
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Phynix, LLC
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Serving Saint George, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Absolutely fantastic service! I recently had a major issue with my sewer line, and this team came to the rescue. Their professionalism and expertise were evident from the moment they arrived. They quickly diagnosed the problem and explained the solution clearly. The repair was completed efficiently, and they left the area spotless. I was particularly impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring everything was perfect. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of sewer repairs. Five stars all the way!"
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Sewer Lateral Replacement
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Sewer Lateral Replacement

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Lang's Landscapes, LLC
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Serving Saint George, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our landscaping was in need of significant pruning and Mike did a great job. He went the extra mile to take care of the desert landscape. He even worked on the weekend, as well as came back an unscheduled day to get the job finished. I would definitely recommend and hire again."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Apex Tree Professionals
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Serving Saint George, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He does not want my project he has to travel too far for the amount of work I have. I have more work but he is limited in what he does."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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