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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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Response time1 day
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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

Approved

​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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El Rambo Excavations Inc
5.0(
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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
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Baird Foundation Repair
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience with a very professional crew. The work of fixing my front sidewalk and driveway was completed quickly, on time, and looks great now! Thanks to Jackie and Ryan, who did the repair work. They were friendly, efficient, and quickly completed all the work needing to be done. They answered all my questions. I would go to Baird Foundation Repair without hesitation for any future foundation or concrete work, if the need develops. I'll be recommending Baird to all of my neighbors and friends. Oh, and the cost of the work being done actually came in a little under what I was expecting, which was a very nice surprise!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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 should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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