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Swindell Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Hartford, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Swindell Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Boyer Construction
New to Angi

Serving Hartford, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n\n$195-205 per hour for Bulldozer\n$200-230 per hour for Excavator

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Skillman Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Hartford, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Skillman Construction, LLC is a fully licensed, Certified Women Owned Business (State of Kansas), professional excavating, plumbing, electrical contractor for residential and commercial clients, serving Coffey and surrounding counties.\n\nHere at Skillman Construction, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Hartford, KS

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 Hartford, KS homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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