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Gridline Pro Excavation
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Serving Norman, OK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was able to accomplish a very long list of task in a single day. Went above and beyond building a parking pad and driveway to my shop. He also cleared a lot of my back yard using his forestry mulcher. (Extremely satisfying to watch)"
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Drive way re work
Drive way re work
Cedars

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Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reagan Land & Property Services
5.0(
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Serving Norman, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an amazing experience with this company! They came out and cleared a large amount of tree branches from our yard, and the difference is incredible. The team was professional, efficient, and worked quickly without cutting corners. They left everything looking clean and better than expected. Communication was great from start to finish, and they made the whole process easy and stress-free. It’s clear they take pride in their work. We will definitely be using them again and highly recommend them to anyone needing yard cleanup!"
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Black Elk Land Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Norman, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cody came out at 6am to help me level big piles of dirt in my backyard because of a sewer line replacement. He did a great job and he accommodated my request of expedited service. Excellent service and I recommend him."
Forestry Mulcher
Cutting Trails
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hannah Forestry and Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Norman, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Hannah Forestry and Excavation, LLC! In business since 2021, we are a full service tree and excavation company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in all services for residential properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Goldsby and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

cedar tree removal
brush removal
1 acre land renovation
Response time3 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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