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Smith Land Clearing Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Wells, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Smith Land Clearing and Management company, specializes in responsible & sustainable land services for Industrial sites, Public Utilities, Ranches, Agricultural lands, and Oilfield and Energy projects.\n\nOur approach combines advanced technology, equipment and expertise to ensure efficient and sustainable land management. By employing precision mulching techniques, we not only clear land effectively but also contribute to preserving the soil's integrity. This method minimizes soil disruption, retains essential nutrients, and prevents erosion, making it an environmentally responsible choice. Mulching repurposes the cleared vegetation as a natural fertilizer, enhancing the land's health and productivity for future use.

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Response time12 hrs
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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 Big Wells, 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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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Native Texan Land Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Big Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"It was excellent. They did what and when they said they were going to. They worked with me when I had a couple of special requests. All in all, very professional ."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Big Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were on time and got the job done quickly and efficiently."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MP Rentals
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Big Wells, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

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Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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. 

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