Backhoe or Hand Digging Service?

[Java]

I need to have an 8' hole dug in my yard to repair a sewer line, looking into options.

[ctracy5]

I can run equipment if you want to rent it and can't get anyone out there faster then me. I got finals next week and plans next weekend. Don't know how fast you want this done. I would recommended a mini excavator you can be more precise then a full sized back hoe and better chance of not breaking anything.

[dannanw]

I second the mini ex. but most only go to 6-7 ft. I also wish you was in springs, I would take a few days off and get it done for you.

[transplant87]

if you want to rent a back how i can tow it for you since they want big trucks to haul them things

[Java]

You guys rock, thank you for the offers. I have another guy coming out today for an estimate, I'm really trying to find someone who is willing to try to save my trees, and has the expertise to pull it off. May not be possible, but I have time to shop so I am. thanks again!!

[Cr33p3r]

Don't forget it is state law to have the property scanned for any other buried lines, Excels website has the info and it is free.

[glacierpaul]

Don't forget it is state law to have the property scanned for any other buried lines, Excels website has the info and it is free.
Thanks Sean! I cannot believe I forgot to mention that in my earlier post, I get the Xcel safety mailings damn near monthly! I know some may think, there are no utilities where I am digging(except what you are digging to fix), I can attest to the danger of just digging. Years ago I had the misfortune of digging into a buried 220V unprotected line, while we were running a water line to an old barn. The farmer remembered laying it where we were digging after I took the brunt of a nasty shock. One of my neighbors dug into his buried propane line to the house, doing some landscaping. Had a guy dig into a sewer line next to our lake up here, which was a mini disaster, so I am a firm believer in having locates done, and there is a reason the service is free (gas, water, sewer, power, phone).

[Java]

I've already been down that road, dug in my front yard and hit a "rock", and just before trying to dislodge it with a breaker bar I noticed a rounded edge and took a second to clean off my water line. :eek: Turns out all it takes is a call to 811. Which is done, the digger should be here in about 1 1/2 hours, and the city is coming to inspect too. I thought it over and broke the chains off my wallet, creaked it open, chased out the moths, and am just paying the professional to do it right the first time.

[Rocket Scientist]

Also keep in mind on all locate marks there is a 24" variance on either side of the mark. You have to hand dig if the line is within that 48" total. I work for the phone company & not alot of people know this. If the line is outside of the 24" variance on either side of the line, the locate company picks up the bill due to "mis" locates. This is the way it was in MN for me, Im sure its the same here in CO. Contractors are responsable for making the call & pay the repair fee's if they cut the lines. Make sure your contractor knows this. Some locators can give you a "rough" idea how deep the lines are too, if they know what their doing in the first place. Good Luck!

[dannanw]

You are correct, but it's 18in here.

[Java]

My Denver Plumbing.com by, Zane Michalko Plumbing--Home (www.mydenverplumbing.com) is awesome. Zane showed up 30 minutes early and ready to go this morning, his crew came by minutes later and got to work. When I came home for lunch the hole was done and the new cleanouts in place, and when I got home tonight it was all wrapped up. They had to trim some branches from one tree, and it actually improved it! They also had to remove a small pine, but they dug it up with a pretty significant chunk of the roots intact and re-planted it afterwards, who knows, it might make it. A+ for effort. An old tire was dug up, you can see the section of pipe that broke next to it. There is no possible way I could have done this myself. we are running laundry right now and all seems fine. :thumb:

the pics are in reverse order, I remember Chris posting something about that now that I see it. my bad. Got one of the pets in a row too!

[Java]

Paul also mentioned bracing the hole to prevent cave-in, they set this up in just a few minutes. It basically explains itself.

[Chris]

Good to hear Paul!

Now get to the laundry! :D

[glacierpaul]

Super Sweet Paul!!! Hydraulic shoring posts....cool! Nice pic of the lions and that bear!

[ctracy5]

looks like a good company nice find