mini excavator needed...

[mc2stroke]

Curious if there are any snowesters out there that could help me out. We just bought a house and are having major issues, without getting into the version of this story here is what I need.

Our main water line has went bad between the meter and the house. Most likely we will have to abandon this line and start a new one as the old line goes underneath the driveway and garage. Long story short I need to get mini-excavator to dig some water lines and also a some ditches to install new storm water drains and footing drain. Lotsa digging.

Anyways, anyone who knows some one who could help out that would be awesome.

I live in Seattle, specifically the Kent east hill area.

Thanks,
Brent
206-854-9858

 

[mobsled]

I would be on my way if I lived closer, sorry. TTT

 

[V-Man]

Hertz rents them at a reasonable rate. I'd help you out if I had a trailer for mine. It would cost more to pay someone to haul mine down there and back than it would for you to rent one.

 

[mc2stroke]

mini ex

Mobsled and V-man- Thanks!!!

We will be renting something if nothing turns up soon...

 

[i_got_wings]

check with your local Caterpillar dealer as well. They usually have some decent prices and actually maintain there machines. (referring to rentals, not suggesting you buy a machine! Nearly all Cat dealers have a Cat Rental Store)

 

[SNOW JW]

Would be there in a Jiffy if I was closer then again if you are willing to pay mob time I'm sure I could give you a break

Best thing to do is call your city and ask them who they recomend if it's anything like around here they will recomend the best as most times city work can be allot of hand digging and it weeds out the lazy diggers and most have to meet there specs.

 

[ArcticBoy]

Shoot me a pm. I'm down that way often.

 

[JROD]

Not sure about Seattle but around here you're supposed to have 6' of cover on a water line. That could be a little tough with a mini. Don't forget to get locates or it could turn very expensive.

 

[mc2stroke]

I got the locates done yesterday and then stake them out before the snow got here. I do not think we need to be so deep here in Seattle. I'm thinking close to 2 feet deep.

I'm pretty sure I am going to abandon the old water line (goes under the driveway and garage) and just go around the house and through the foundation. It is looking like and approximately like a 50'-60' trench for the water line and another 60'-70' trench for the storm drain lines.

 

[rdr99]

I would go deeper than 2 feet. Also, try to avoid trees, the roots will eventually cause damage to the line.

 

[Good to Go]

Not sure about Seattle but around here you're supposed to have 6' of cover on a water line. That could be a little tough with a mini. Don't forget to get locates or it could turn very expensive.

18".... A deep freeze around here only happens if someone leaves the beer fridge open.

I got the locates done yesterday and then stake them out before the snow got here. I do not think we need to be so deep here in Seattle. I'm thinking close to 2 feet deep.

I'm pretty sure I am going to abandon the old water line (goes under the driveway and garage) and just go around the house and through the foundation. It is looking like and approximately like a 50'-60' trench for the water line and another 60'-70' trench for the storm drain lines.

I forgot to ask... you laying plastic/poly or copper?

 

[JROD]

Again, I'm not familiar with Washingtons regs but it wouldn't be a bad idea to take plenty of pictures including the hook up to the curb stop and to the meter. Wouldn't be a bad idea to put a new rubber and nut on each end either. Is it copper or poly? The pictures will also help later for locates and I'm sure the utility company wouldn't mind having some in their files. Just to be safe anyway.

 

[JDKZRT]

Think about calling these guys or their competitors.
No mess, especially around a house and yard...and they can go pretty deep.
http://www.hydrodig.com/services.htm

 

[mad1818]

How wide of a trench do you need? I know you can rent a walk behind trencher that would go about 2 feet deep and be about 4-6 inches wide. Would be less of a mess too.
http://www.astecunderground.com/downloads/RT130_screen.pdf

 

[mc2stroke]

A trencher would work up until I get to the utilities and then everything is very tight. I may have to hand dig the rest of that but that goes for and excavator too. Mess is not a problem as my entire yard is wasted right now anyways.

Good to go- The interior of the hosue is all copper but I think for the run from the meter to the house I was thinking of going with Poly. Sounds like that is way better stuff.

Now I just needs about 40 space heater to keep my ground thawed while I piss around. I thought I lived in Seattle the land of non stop drizzel and 45 degree weather. WTH!!!

 

[GODEEP]

Think about calling these guys or their competitors.
No mess, especially around a house and yard...and they can go pretty deep.
http://www.hydrodig.com/services.htm

no mess?? I have a hard time beliving that. I would think that High pressure water is gonna make a hell of a mess, which is prob. why the guys on their crews are all wearing rain/mud gear.

I've never seen it in action, just cant belive that.

How do you backfill?

 

[yammadog]

Sounds like you are going to have plenty of practice digging for when sledding is going full time....

 

[GODEEP]

A trencher would work up until I get to the utilities and then everything is very tight.

Dont even think about using a trencher for that brother.. your gonna want to shoot yourself after a bit doing that. Just hire some small guy to come in and get it done. Stress to them,you dont want a mess.

 

[mc2stroke]

Thanks for the ideas, PMs and offers. Something should hopefully work out.

 

[ArcticBoy]

2' minimum depth in Seattle.