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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
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Work in Process

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great job. Very prompt & always kept me informed as to cost & timing. Would hire him again without thinking twice."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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H & K Home Repairs
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"I have Henry twice to paint most of the rooms in my home and he has always done a wonderful job. Some of my rooms had dark colors and he did as many coats of paint as it needed to cover them with much lighter colors. He also installed new lighting in my kitchen. He is such a nice person to have working in my home. Always prompt, and Christy lets me know when he will arrive. Thank you HenryJudith"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Grounds Guys of Mansfield
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Grounds Guys were great. They were easy to work with and did a great job."
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Landers Ranch Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt and courteous. Reasonable pricing. Would hire them again."
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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B&S Underground, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Arlington, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the timeliness and quality of work. Their price value is good. No hesitation to recommend them to anyone,."
B&S Underground
B&S Underground
B&S Underground
B&S Underground
B&S Underground

+7

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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