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Avatar for Spradling Excavating, LLC
Spradling Excavating, LLC
4.5(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"We had a lot that was in bad shape with mobile home delivery service. I did not have a yard it was one trench after another all around the home. I hired Jeff and his crew to fix our lot. He leveled the lot and re sloped the steep bank so we could mow it our self and not have to hire somebody to mow it for us. They also built a ramp for the front door and for the out building. They did more for us then we though was in our budget. Jeff is a true professional, courteous, and easy to work with. When he was done my wife took one look at the yard and just broke out in tears because now she had a lot that she could have her flower garden. I forget to mention he sowed grass seed and covered it with straw. Did he go beyond our expectation? YES! Will we hire him again? There is no question we would. I can not say enough good about Jeff and David."
House demolition site
House demolition
Roads, and driveways
Roads and diveways
Roads, and driveway

+24

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called so many plumbers and one “professional” company showed up and didn’t even bring exploratory tools. We found Adkins and they showed up with an excavator and shovels ready to find the problem in this frigid cold. They gave us a quote and started working at 4pm and stayed until 8pm to find the source of the sewer leak. They gave us a plan to fix it and a full price to which we agreed and they left for the evening to get parts and return the next day to finish the job. Couldn’t ask for a better group of guys. They were fully committed to fixing the problem and they even listened to us when we told them where and what we thought it might be. (If you’re a homeowner you know how that usually goes) They were a pleasure to work with on this repair and we will be calling them back to tackle a few more building projects. I might also add they didn’t try to gouge us and charge us for a complete sewer pipe install, like the big plumbing company tried to do."
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
Retaining wall & Road Addition
Plumbing Project
Plumbing project -2
Patio addition

+57

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Sun Comfort, Inc.
Sun Comfort, Inc.
4.3(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a good experience with the workers. They were very accomodating. We were pleased with the end result. It did take twice as long to complete the job as originally quoted, thus, the cost of labor was increased significantly. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to have a written agreement/contract before starting the job."
 Member of the Better Business Bureau
 Roofing - Shingles
  Custom Cabinetry
  Custom Cabinetry
 Custom Cabinetry

+7

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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