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DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Dalton worked diligently tp design unique and beautiful steel railings for my front steps and did so within my tight budget. I would use them again for any steel project."
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North stairway
Glamour shot buttoning up the balcony
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dent repaired

+14

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Three Bear Contracting, LLC
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great team and excellent work; did grading and removal of excess material. Always kept me informed of project and times. Would definitely hire again if needed. Friendly, professional, experienced."
Septic System Installation
Septic Tank Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
New Septic Installation

+4

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue ridge construction
New to Angi

Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

with over 30 years experience installing commercial and residential sprinkler systems, fencing, retaining walls and excavation. We know what it takes to make a top quality product that lasts for decades and that's why we only use professional grade products and materials and we never cut corners.. So if you want quality and expertise please give us a try.

Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Small retaining wall

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HH&E
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Driveway is amazing. Can't wait for the other work. Quick, efficient and not a arm & a leg very affordable. Which isn't something we say much anymore with high inflation"
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Excavating Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gelderman Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gelderman Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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