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When our rainwater tank became a frog hotel overnight

Put in a big cistern for garden water to cut down on use. Woke up to a chorus of croaks so loud it sounded like a swamp. Had to call a wildlife guy to relocate the new tenants before we could finish.

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kim.parker•3d ago

Need advice on foundation inspection hold-up with custom builder

We were all set to pour the concrete for our new home's foundation when the inspector came and said the soil compaction test failed. My builder is now talking about bringing in a geotechnical engineer, and I'm worried about the timeline and cost. What steps have you taken in a similar situation to keep things moving?

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the_leo•4d ago

Has anyone worked with CEI Excavating for a custom build?

My wife and I are finally breaking ground on our custom house this fall (aiming for October 2026), and we need a reliable contractor for the foundation excavation and running the underground utilities (sewer, water, and power). Has anyone tried CEI Excavating? They gave us a really competitive quote but I want to hear some firsthand experiences before we sign a contract.

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