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Precision Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Precision Excavating for a project and couldn't be more satisfied with their service. From start to finish, Daniel the owner and operator demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to quality. Daniel arrived on time, completed the work efficiently, and ensured the site was clean and safe. His attention to detail and ability to handle unexpected challenges was impressive. Communication was clear throughout the process, and the final results exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Precision Excavating for any excavation and land clearing needs!! Thanks Daniel!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clay's Clean Up
4.1(
87
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Offers commercial services

"Clay and his crew cut down two huge elm trees and did an excellent job. He gave me a great price for doing the job and was always wanting to make sure I was satisfied. They did a great cleanup after the trees were cut down and all that was left was two huge stumps and a clean yard. I would definitely recommend Clay’s Cleanup and will use him again when the need arrives. There are no hidden charges, so what he quotes to do the job is what your final price will be. Clay wants to please his customers and he did!!"
Clean Up
Handyman
Fall/Spring Clean Up
Cleanup
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
RW Dirt Worx, Limited Liability Company
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Randall was very professional, responsive and eager to please. He completed the project ahead of my requested time in a professional manner. He cleaned up the area upon completion. I would hire him, again, should I need his type of work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fecht Custom Dirtwork
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"It was a pleasure doing business with Joshua. He is a true professional. Of all of the contractors that I have worked with in the last 6 months he definitely has the best communication skills. He listens well and he explains his process well. I never had to wonder if he was going to show up for the appointment times. If there was a delay, he contacted me to explain. I expanded the project with him when I saw the quality of work and the quality of him as a business man. My back yard looks wonderful and he referred me to other contractors that have been trust worthy as well. I highly recommend Joshua for dirt work or anything else that you would like done."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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