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Big Wave Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Kaaawa, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gavin was excellent. Everything was done exactly when he said it would be and he came in under budget. He made this project so much better than it would have been without his suggestions. Two thumbs WAY up!"
Backyard redo
Retaining wall
Sewer trench
Wife helping out on a project in California!
Top soil spread

+2

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sika Masonry
3.6(
17
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Serving Kaaawa, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sika Masonry to pour concrete for my driveway. I was very pleased and happy of the outcome. Sika and his crew were very efficient, quick and got the job done as told. I highly recommend Sika and his crew, he is honest and reliable."
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Lanea and Levi Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Kaaawa, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Lanea and Levi Excavating 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.

Home extension
Plumbing
Keystone wall
Keystone wall and planter
Graded for sidewalk

+3

Response time4 hrs
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FAQs for excavation projects in Kaaawa, HI

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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