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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

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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
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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