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MAC Group, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Madison, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job removing our trees, grooming our yard, and then installing our fire pit."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
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Helton Grading, Inc.
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Serving Madison, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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HELTON GRADING INC 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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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
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Serving Madison, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job removing a tree from my property. Did all the work in a very timely manner and cleaned it all up."
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+11

Response time4 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
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Serving Madison, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Jarrod and his team at Adkins Plumbing did a fantastic job putting in drains on our property. Very knowledgeable in many areas of construction and plumbing. Highly recommend."
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
Retaining wall & Road Addition
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Patio addition

+57

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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing
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Serving Madison, WV and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Excellent Service. Jared and his crew were very professional, walked through the entire install prior to work. The excavation was performed with care to our property, they reseeded the grass afterwards. They permanently marked were each fitting along the run is located, so we know where to check if the line leaks years into the future. Professional, Friendly, high Quality. This will be the go to plumbers for all future jobs!"
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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. 

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.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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