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"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
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"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
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"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
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"Brush and small trees removed, larger trees trimmed, culvert replaced, driveway built, pond dug out where natural spring kept area wet, property fenced. Work done in a timely manner. Has his own equipment and did not have to wait on rental availability. Reasonable rates. First lot cleared efficiently and hired to clear additional four lots."
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"Great job!!!! Needed some horse trails cleared and new ones made. Devin did a fantastic job!! Came out and listened to what I wanted and took care of it beautifully!! Couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Highly recommend and will use again!"
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"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."
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"They came out and gave us an estimate, then we proceeded to hire them to repair our driveway. Excellent job! Will contact them again in the future when ready to complete the rest of our driveway!!!"
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"If you want it done right then this is your only choice"
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"What an amazing job Justice did and a very professional young man. Definitely will be using his service again worked very hard and got everything cleaned up in my yard and hauled everything away. Can’t say enough. Good things about Justice."
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"Very professional and they did an amazing job in a timely manner. I will definitely use Moore’s Land Management in the future."
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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