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Chambers Excavating Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Muddy Gap, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"John is very personable a great person, worked promptly to get my land cleared and graded and did an excellent job. Highly recommend."
Response time7 hrs
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R&S Excavation & Demolition
New to Angi

Serving Muddy Gap, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ryan 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

Response time10 mins
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Mass Grading, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Muddy Gap, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of grading experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & K Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Muddy Gap, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 9 years of experience in the commercial and residential landscaping and lawn care industry we are you local landscaping and lawn care experts. From landscape design and installs to lawn maintenance, we do it all to include hardscapes, fencing, decks, porches, tree and shrub trimming and more! As an owner ran and operated business you will appreciate our attention to detail and the quality of our work. We take great pride in providing top notch customer service on every project and you will appreciate our honesty, integrity and our timeliness. Basically, if we say we will be there, we will be there. We will also keep you informed throughout the entire project so you will always know what is going on from start to finish. We know customer satisfaction is the key to success so we strive to make sure that you are completely happy, as we know that is why you refer your friends and family to us. Call today for all of your landscaping and lawn care needs!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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