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Crawford Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake was excellent. We hired Crawford Excavation to dig a 1-acre pond and prepare our house pad. They always went the extra mile to make sure the job was done above expectations."
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond

+95

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Western Heritage Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The road work and the shredding on my new property exceeded my expectations for a reasonable price. The work was quick, efficient, and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to hire this company again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Diamond M of Texas
5.0(
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is the greatest. They installed a complete new septic system for me while I was gone. They treated my wife extremely well, they worked well into the night by tractor light just to get the job completed. If anyone need a septic service these are the people to have do the work. The price was fair and not surprises. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirty Work Construction
5.0(
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dirty Work Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n?\n\n\nDirty Work Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond

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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi

Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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5X Legacy, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I received a call not 5 minutes after the search! He came out, gave me his bid and I hired him on spot due to his professionalism and honesty regarding the job. He performed the job wonderfully! I will use his services again and again and would recommend his company for your landscaping needs. Top notch! I accidentally gave his great review to woodys company BUT 5X iIS YOUR GO TO ANYTIME!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

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