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Tier 1 Solutions LLC

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Tier 1 Solutions LLC

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Veteran Owned and Operated providing a variety of services including Land Management, Landscaping and Excavation, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Demolition and Haul Off, Construction Site Cleanup, and Tree Services. 9 years in the United States Marine Corps provided me with a high level of attention to detail which I have transferred over into this business. I am proud to offer free estimates and strive to complete projects with the utmost satisfaction.

Veteran Owned and Operated providing a variety of services including Land Management, Landscaping and Excavation, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Demolition and Haul Off, Construction Site Cleanup, and Tree Services. 9 years in the United States Marine Corps provided me with a high level of attention to detail which I have transferred over into this business. I am proud to offer free estimates and strive to complete projects with the utmost satisfaction.

Yates trucking

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Yates trucking

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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Osborne and sons llc

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Osborne and sons llc

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Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

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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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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