Yeah we must be cheaper and I've never heard of stream mitigation.. My dirt guy is not an exclusive pond builders but has built, repaired, renovated 100's in the area.. He charges a flat $100/hr usually cuts me a little deal him and my dad grew up together and I went to school with his son.. However if he needs a dumptruck he has a guy he subs which adds to cost.. He dug my basement in 4 hrs and charged me $350 I had a few bids and my cheapest was almost $2k.. I think alot has to do with speed and efficiency he gets in gets done fast..

I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease..

BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

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