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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Calera, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Calera, OK and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

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Cedar Hill Project
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BJ Moving
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Calera, OK and surrounding areas

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BJ Moving is a locally owned Dallas moving company built by experienced movers who value hard work, reliability, and excellent customer service. With nearly five years of moving experience, we handle your belongings with care and treat every move as if it were our own.\n\nWe provide residential and apartment moving, office moves, packing, loading and unloading, furniture assembly, junk removal, and labor-only services. Whether you’re moving across town or simply need extra hands, our professional team is ready to make the process safe, smooth, and stress-free.\n\nChoose BJ Moving for dependable service, careful handling, honest pricing, and a hardworking team you can trust. Contact us today for a free quote!

C&R Utility and Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Calera, OK and surrounding areas

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I provide reliable and professional junk removal services with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. I can help remove unwanted furniture, appliances, household items, yard debris, and general junk. I take pride in being dependable, respectful of your property, and leaving the area clean when the job is finished. My goal is to make junk removal simple, fast, and hassle-free for every customer.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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