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Avatar for DL Lawn Care
DL Lawn Care
5.0(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company can do many things. They have painted my house, built a fence, rocked part of my yard. They take pride in their work. They are reliable and honest, with good communication and fair prices."
Horizontal Cedar fencing
Cedar fencing
Cedar fencing
Cedar fencing
Cedar fencing

+35

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grigonis Excavation Contractors
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding attention to detail. His solution to our pooling problem dramatically reduced our neighborâ s runoff to our back and front yard. He and the men who work for him were excellent. Every step of the way we were consulted. We felt as if we were a part of his team. We highly, without reservation, recommend Gregonis for your landscape needs and problems. Dora and Beverly"
Foundation Excavation
Culvert Installation
Land Clearing and Grading
Land Clearing and Grading
Concrete Demolition

+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Handyman’s Carpentry
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"Handyman Carpentry came through for me and my family! Our door was kicked in and I needed to feel safe immediately. Mr. Kevin came through with a fast response, and great work. He kept in contact throughout the entire time! Reasonable and fair pricing. This was an emergency for me and Mr. Kevin and his squad came through. We will definitely be calling on him again for more carpentry and home improvement jobs! Thank you and I pray nothing but growth and success for you and your business!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blazek Landscapes, LLC
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shawn was prompt and went the extra mile to get the job finished sooner than I expected. His crew was very professional & thoughtful. I recommend this contractor without reservation."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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LandTech Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They are great to work with. They installed the loam, sod and plants for our project in Dripping Springs. It turned out great and is the nicest yard on the block. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping project!"
My Jobs
My Jobs
My Jobs
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AGC Design
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Briarcliff, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After they tore out the old limestone fireplace and installed the new firebox with a four stair blower system, they ran vents to several rooms in our home. That work included some framing, sheet rock patching and painting."
Contemporary Bathroom Remodel
Contemporary Bathroom Remodel
Living Space
Kitchen
Bedroom

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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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