How much trench can you dig in a day?

• <div><p>You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. </p></div>

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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: What depth is considered an excavation?

• <div><p>Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth&rsquo;s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.</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: Can excavation be done in the winter?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-excavate-in-the-winter.htm">excavate in the winter</a>, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.</p></div>

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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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