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Mahalo Rob!
We're actually meeting with Bob today to talk it over at the lot. And yes, we'll be there for the work.
We've just heard many stories similar to topograph's wherein follow-up work is usually required.
I've seen this excavator's work and its beautiful, but since we'd like this drive (1,000 feet of it) to be a permanent, solid access to next year's building plans, we'd naturally like it done right.
Cost is of course, like it is for everyone, also an issue.
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My lot in Orchidland absolutely required a D9. Just my own experience, but I would have just been throwing money away to do it any other way. I started out with the same idea that you have. I still have the curved driveway and hidden homesite, but it was from a D9.
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I hear ya, unknownjulie, but we lucked out with a pretty level lot. Our surveyor (Evan at Island Boundary- he's awesome) said that any operator would love the site. Bob Hill is going to do it with a smaller dozer. He's a great, quirky guy with loads of experience, and he agreed that a 9 would be overkill in our case. I've read some of your adventures, and we actually stole your cardboard idea, and added a trimmer with brush cutter attachment to the mix to really get in there
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Bob's a good guy and knows what he can and can't do. I think you are in good hands.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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Mucho mahalo for the reference- we think so too.
He also shared some hilarious and hair-raising tales of big pukas and lava tubes.
Had us in hysterics.
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Evan is excellent and I used him as well, and he told me that I didnt need a D9. Not trying to start an argument, just relaying my personal experience. One of my legs fell into a 3 foot puka out there (could have broken my leg) a few days ago, and the land is very uneven. You may get lucky, and I hope you do!
