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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

"The owner (Jake) came out to my ranch and quoted draining, clearing and expanding an existing 1 Acre pond/tank. He explained the size we could achieve by replacing the existing dam and capturing additional drainage. This was the third bid I received and were all within 10%. However the other two bids would have left me with a cleaned out, mud free 1 acre pond, and Jakes bid left me with a 3.7 acre 14 foot deep lake. After he completed the first existing pond/tank on my ranch I had him move on to another old existing tank/pond for cleaning and expansion. After completing the second 2 acre lake, I had him dig a new lake in a far corner of the ranch that caught run off that we were losing. This one ended up being 1.7 acres and has ended up being a duck magnet. We donâ t live there full time and jake did a great job of sending pictures and calling every other day to give updates. All the spillways were lined with rock that he saved from the excavation. Since all the lakes have been completed, I have had him freshen up and regrade some ranch roads, and clear pasture and fence lines. Would recommend him for any dirt project"
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

"I hired Branden to shred 25 acres on my husband and I’s farm. He was honest and good with communication from day one. He is hard working and dependable. Branden did a wonderful job shredding our acreage! I highly recommend Branden to anyone looking for a job well done."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Diamond M of Texas
5.0(
4
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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(
3
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+14

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi

Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Pond Build
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

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Price Peak Services
5.0(
1
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Serving Albany, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We recently hired Price Peak Services to perform some basic landscape services and we are very pleased with the results. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They provided a clear, detailed estimate and stuck to it throughout the project. The workers were incredibly professional and punctual. Additionally, they made sure to clean up the workspace before leaving. The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding, and our yard looks completely transformed. I highly recommend Price Peak Services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled labor contractor!""
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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. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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