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Delco Irrigation Sprinkler System, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We offer free estimates and financing options. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

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Roel Avila
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time12 hrs
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Lithium Lawn Co LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

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​At Lithium Lawn Co LLC, we deliver crisp, reliable lawn care across McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley—without the noise, exhaust, or gas fumes. Using 100% commercial-grade, battery-powered equipment, we provide ultra-quiet, zero-emission mowing, trimming, and property maintenance. Whether you work from home, have young children, or simply prefer a quiet morning, we keep your lawn looking sharp with professional, hassle-free service.

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Veteran's Yard
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

VXTY, LLC provides commercial/residential janitorial & grounds care in South Texas. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned. Every job funds our mission: housing veterans. No Middleman. No Handouts. Mission Ready

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El Rambo Excavations Inc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very pleased they went far and above their service very professional and accommodating can't say enough about this company if people are reading this hire them asap you won't be disappointed very great service second to none and great prices thank you el Rambo for your great service ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆"
Response time8 hrs
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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