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12 Kilo Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It could not have gone any better! The best experience I've ever had with a Repair Man. Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs plumbing work done!"
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Williams Excavating
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry Williams of Williams Excavating did a great job on the serious drainage problem in my yard. He did what he said he would do, called when he said he would, and came when he said he would. I would use him again if I had another landscaping problem. Working with Jerry was a pleasant experience!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affordable Foundations, LLC
4.6(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They beat the price of competitors by a significant amount! Owner & his workers were very friendly. The workers did very physical labor at a fast pace. Impressive! Worked until dark at 9pm & came back next day (Saturday) to finish job."
Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

The Fort Wayne, IN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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