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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! did an excellent job on my property. Professional, reliable, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The work was done efficiently, the site was left clean, and the results were exactly what I hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone needing excavation work."
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3H Tree service Llc
4.7(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was fantastic - had Palm tree removed . They were careful not to damage anything and all the workers were very professional and couteous. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping project"
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+49

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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1-800-PLUMBER +AIR of West Palm Beach
5.0(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a break in my main sewer line and called 1-800-Plumber, and I’m really glad I did. From the start, they were responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with. They showed up on time, quickly identified the issue, and explained everything clearly so I knew exactly what was going on. The repair itself was done efficiently, and they made what could have been a really stressful situation feel manageable."
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Plumbing

+3

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SWD Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. \nWe are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We have 24-hour emergency services.\n\nVeteran owned & operated!\n\nWe offer financing!

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CMB General Services
New to Angi

Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Slater Enterprises, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We Slater Enterprises for the installation of a French drain. They did an excellent job throughout the entire process. They came out quickly and identified our drainage issue, provided us in-depth knowledge about the fix and gave us the most competitive bed out of all the quotes we had. Many of our neighbors are using Slater Enterprises for a similar issue in their yards. We would definitely recommend them!"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Barrett's Plumbing & Septic LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fast, professional and efficient. We had an emergency and they replaced our p-trap and sewer line. The crisis was resolved the same day we called. They dug under the house, removed and replaced the existing pavers as if it was never disturbed. Their communication was constant and reliable. Highly recommended!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Delray Beach, FL

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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