Backhoe Service

Not only do we offer quality and reliable septic tank services, Pankey's Septic Service also provides backhoe rental services for a variety of projects.

With our qualified operator, we can bring our backhoe wherever you need it. Our backhoe services are ideal for projects such as:
  • Grading lots for home sites
  • Dig test pits
  • Dig and pour footings
  • Land clearing
  • and more!
Grading Your Site
Site grading involves reshaping and contouring the earth, which is a fancy way of saying "moving a lot of dirt around." Try to work with the existing contours whenever possible to minimize time and expenses. The grading operation consists of two basic operations: cutting and filling. A cut involves removing dirt (that is, cutting into a hillside), and a fill involves adding dirt to the original grade. To avoid having to move excess dirt to or from your site, try to balance the amount of dirt you wish to cut with the amount you wish to fill.

Choosing the Right Slope
Site grading accomplishes two things. The first is functional and involves creating relatively flat areas and walks. The second enhances the aesthetic and sensory qualities of the site. Remember that a completely flat area can be just as undesirable as an excessively steep slope. Water will inevitably collect and remain in a flat area. For this reason, provide a slight slope to play areas, patios, and other areas of use. What we are really trying to do is to find a balance between creating relatively flat areas and avoiding water incursion and ponding. 

As a grading contractor our knowledgeable and experienced staff provides high quality work, professional service, and on budget on time project completion. From site clearing to hillside grading our experienced and reliable staff provides unmatched service at extremely competitive rates.

If you need anything done that requires grading, we can do it too!
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