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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
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Serving Norman, OK and surrounding areas

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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
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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
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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

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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