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Q: Do I need a permit for excavation?

• <div><p>In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-level-lawn.htm">yard leveling</a>. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.</p></div>

Q: How deep are sewer lines buried?

• <div><p>This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are. </p></div>

Q: How do you cut through roots when digging?

• <div><p>There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn&rsquo;t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.</p></div>

Q: How long does excavation take?

• <div><p>There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that&rsquo;s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.</p></div>

Q: How long does it generally take to prepare and clear a building site?

• <div><p>Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.</p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in November 2020
Brad was very easy to work with. His prices are very competitive and his customer service is excellent. Even though I contacted him late in the season, he was able to get the job completed. He and his crew completed the connection of the sump pump discharge to a newly installed municipal...
Extreme Lawns
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Reviewed in March 2019
I can't say enough good things about our project with Green Future Construction. We had developed a bad water leak along one wall of our basement which we diagnosed as coming from a depression and water channels caused by a decayed tree stump under our ground level deck. Rather than deal with...
Green Future Construction
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Reviewed in May 2016
Kirch's price was incredibly competitive with other bids. He thoroughly explained some additional options he could provide and was very easy to work with. The extra considerations he gave were ones that the other excavators didn't mention, like building up the low parts of the land with the...
Kirch Excavating Service LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
We hired this company because the came in with the low bid among several highly regarded landscape companies that we interviewed. In retrospect, we really regret this decision. First, the small stuff. After they seeded the lawn, wind blew much of the seeds into the mulch beds where the grass...
Herman Landscape Service Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
Sometimes you wonder how a contractor can sleep at night. This is one of those. Tony did not have the license or the skills to do my job, but wouldn't admit it. I gave him plans in late June. By December he still hadn't managed to get an accurate quote for the work we needed done, though he...
Nicholson Home Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2010
Signed contract 2/09 and were told we were second on the list, excavation would begin 4/09 and we would "be swimming by memorial day". The only pool we got was a pool of lies and excuses why nothing was done. Pool manufacturer contacted us in June wanting to know why we were constantly...
Lake Country Pool & Sunroom LLC
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Reviewed in December 2009
I had never even heard of Egnoski Excavating. He was brought in as a sub contractor by my concrete company. They had nothing but praise for him reassuring me that I was in good hands. It wasn't long after watching the progress I could tell this guy was not your average excavator, he should be...
TOM EGNOSKI CONSTRUCTION
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