How to find a broken sprinkler pipe underground?

• <div><p>If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. </p><p>If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. </p><p>Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.</p></div>

Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>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 <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if my soil is too hard?

• <div><p>Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to dig through tree roots?

• <div><p>Tree experts don&rsquo;t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don&rsquo;t damage the tree&rsquo;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&rsquo;s roots.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to dig out a basement?

• <div><p>Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Fravel Excavation was excellent to work with. He gave excellent recommendations for grading and driveway work, his quality of work and attention to detail was superb, he was timely and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend Fravel Excavation!
Fravel Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
We were in a hurry. Our HVAC system died and the crawlspace retaining wall access was a little steel half circle that was nowhere near large enough to get equipment in or out for replacement. 2 of the 4 HVAC bids we got added in the labor to dig out the area, and put it back to how it was...
TOM'S YARDSCAPE
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Reviewed in September 2013
They came out to review the premises on Monday and replaced the line on Tuesday. I could not have asked for any faster service than that. Two men and a back hoe arrived first thing Tuesday morning and by 5:30 Tuesday evening the job was complete. On Friday the 27th they returned to level, reseed...
E & E Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2013
Ed Heatwole is excellent contractor! He took our ideas, offered suggestions if he had better way to do something and finished the work beyond our expectations. He finished under budget and we are totally satisfied. Ed is one you can totally trust. We would recommend him to anyone needing...
E Heatwole Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
They started our project with excavation work to dig out the area. They prepared the area with rock and compaction for the pavers to be installed. They then laid the pavers and again compacted the paver area. They put back the necessary soil and seed to leave my yard looking the best possible...
GROUND EFFECTS INC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Matt Koogler (the owner/operator of Ridgetop Excavating) is a skilled equipment operator - he knows how to make the heavy equipment get the job done. However, when the bill came it was WAY MORE than was expected and was very "creative" in how the charges were calculated and was not based on...
RIDGETOP EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in March 2011
Todd has been to our house for a couple of reasons in the past few years. He has taken care of our drain backup that caused water to flood our downstairs bathroom whenever we ran water. This was a pretty big undertaking to excavate our outside line and clear out an aggressive tree root system....
Prestige Plumbing LLC
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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

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"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

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