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Avatar for J & M LANDSCAPE AND EARTHWORKS LLC
J & M LANDSCAPE AND EARTHWORKS LLC
4.9(
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Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Joe was very professional and timely with our backyard landscape project, he was able to complete our entire backyard on time and under budget."
Front Lawn and Landscape
Gravel Parking Install
Gravel Parking Install
Grade and Gravel
Grade and Gravel

+4

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JFT Brothers, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! My name is Nick, owner of JFT Brothers, a Family owned and operated excavation business. We put quality and customer service at the forefront of our operation. \nOffering: \nLand Clearing & Site Prep\nUtilities Trenching\nLandscaping \n& Soon to be fully certified… \nSeptic Systems

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KT'S Construction Services, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Credit card accepted

"We hired Dave to do a entire Kitchen makeover. Dave is the most professional contractor we have worked with. Dave was extremely through, looking out for our interest with subs he hired. Dave receptive to our ideas and worked to facilitate our requests. Our appliance dealer commented that Dave was the most hands on contractor they had meet. We have additional projects coming up in the future and plan to use Dave Laube as our contractor. We recommend anyone planning a remodeling project, talk with Dave Laube to see what he could do for them."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Cobian Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Cobian Excavation for a significant excavation project, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their service. From the initial consultation to the final clean-up, their professionalism, efficiency, and expertise were evident every step of the way. The team was punctual, well-equipped, and highly skilled, completing the project on time and within budget. They navigated unexpected challenges with ease, demonstrating their extensive experience in the field. Communication was clear and consistent, ensuring I was informed and confident throughout the process. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and their attention to detail ensured a flawless result. I highly recommend Cobian Excavation for any excavation needsâ they truly deliver outstanding service and results."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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