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Avatar for Open Range Excavating
Open Range Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It was great, no issues!"
Lyons
Whataburger construction
Large pond construction
Large pond construction
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Landworks LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt and efficient. Easy to work with andexceeded all expectations."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+13

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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Stealth Recycling
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

locally owned and operated junk and waste removal serving the Oklahoma City metro. We handle residential and commercial hauls — furniture, appliances, construction debris, yard waste, and full cleanouts. Fast quotes, upfront pricing, and same-week service in most cases. Licensed and insured, and we always leave the site clean.

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Smith Sand & Gravel
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

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Smith Sand and Gravel has proudly served Blanchard, Oklahoma and surrounding communities for over 10 years. Based in Blanchard, OK, we provide reliable services within a 100-mile radius.\nOur team operates two skid loaders equipped with multiple attachments, allowing us to handle a wide range of projects efficiently and safely. For specialized jobs, we have the capability to rent additional equipment as needed to ensure the job is completed correctly and on schedule.\nWe are a hardworking, dependable crew committed to going above and beyond for every client. Our focus is quality workmanship, timely completion, and customer satisfaction.

Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects

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Avatar for GRANITE EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION
GRANITE EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"granite. excavating did a great job!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Burns Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fairfax, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mitch did an outstanding job. Before he started we discussed what we wanted done and agreed on a price. After the original job was completed we asked him to come back and do some clean up work. Again he responded quickly and the area was like new for the haying operation later this year. he also cleared 10 acres for a neighbor and it looks great as well. I would recommend him to anyone in the area. He has the right equipment to do the job. Jim Neal - Beggs, OK"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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