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    Hourly rate or "contract"?

    I'm a residential remodeling contractor. Not only is nearly all of my work done on a quoted price, its done only after I have a signed contract. My subs all give me firm prices in writing.
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    Job Contracts???

    That's some VERY good advice guys!
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    Starting on my own.

    Hallback made a good point. Don't be equipment poor. Don't get upside down for any piece of equipment. You also had a good idea when you said you need someone to take you under their wing. If you can find someone that's nearing retirement see if you can buy their operation. With a deal like...
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    Starting on my own.

    Not excavating but I've been doing my own thing for 12 years. Worked in the family business for 20+ years before that. Operating the equipment will be about half of your job. Some of the things you can look forward to spending your time doing...... Estimating and billing, book keeping...
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    Michigan 75a loader

    My Dad had a model 75. He bought it new in the 1950's several years before I came along. His had a gas Waukesha and teeth on the bucket. He dug crawl spaces and basements with it. He said a black Cadillac would show up every few days and the occupants would watch him. He'd ask if he could help...
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Here's my 1980 555. 3500 hours, x-hoe.
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    where to trench (pics)

    I'd use a ride on chain trencher right down the middle of the drive and use 4" conduit.
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    Repairability of older models

    Congrats on the 580E. Several of the guys doing residential work around here had them. They were/are good machines. The 4500 and 555 Fords were good machines that still have good parts support. Not sure about the models in between.
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    how to hook up a residential sewer line from a home

    As others have said check with the local building department. It's been awhile since we've tapped a sewer but no license was required. That will vary depending on your location. The building department AND the sewer utility BOTH had to inspect the taps before they could be backfilled. Some...
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