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C.R.M. Services L.L.C

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C.R.M. Services L.L.C

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Residential services including but not limited to, Tree trimming, bush hogging, Light demolition, Junk removal, Light excavation, site clearing, stump removal Im an owner operator, im young and enjoy doing many different things. I want to do something so that is possible!

Residential services including but not limited to, Tree trimming, bush hogging, Light demolition, Junk removal, Light excavation, site clearing, stump removal Im an owner operator, im young and enjoy doing many different things. I want to do something so that is possible!

McCord's Excavating

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McCord's Excavating

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25 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

K.JOHNSON PAVING LLC

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K.JOHNSON PAVING LLC

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I do driveways with Asphalt. Tar and Gravel. Sealcoating. Grading. Gravel. Concrete. I have been doing this type of work for 35 years I am licensed and insured. I guarantee all my work.. I give 10% off to Senior Citizens . Veterans and the disabled. Fast and Friendly. No Obligation Estimates.

I do driveways with Asphalt. Tar and Gravel. Sealcoating. Grading. Gravel. Concrete. I have been doing this type of work for 35 years I am licensed and insured. I guarantee all my work.. I give 10% off to Senior Citizens . Veterans and the disabled. Fast and Friendly. No Obligation Estimates.

Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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39 years of experience

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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25 years of experience

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

The Tree Men

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The Tree Men

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A fully licensed and insured tree and landscaping company.. where the hardest workers you will get in tree service! We have removed trees 100ft tall so big or small The Tree Men can do it all just give us a call..

A fully licensed and insured tree and landscaping company.. where the hardest workers you will get in tree service! We have removed trees 100ft tall so big or small The Tree Men can do it all just give us a call..

Skidsteer Service of Huddleston

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Skidsteer Service of Huddleston

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8 years of experience

Skidsteer Service of Huddleston is a Professional Excavating Contractor in the Huddleston, VA area. Reach our experienced team at (540) 330-2890 now. Make the right move by choosing our professionals. Get the service you deserve!

Skidsteer Service of Huddleston is a Professional Excavating Contractor in the Huddleston, VA area. Reach our experienced team at (540) 330-2890 now. Make the right move by choosing our professionals. Get the service you deserve!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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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