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The Sebastians Land Cleaning
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I would highly recommend Sebastianâ s Land Cleaning. Not only did they haul our junk to the dump, but they also took our left over garage sale items to donate. Sebastian was accommodating, accessible, professional and efficient! Thank you Sebastian and Sebastian Jr. for making our lives easier!! You all provide a much needed service!"
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Western Heritage Construction, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Branden to shred 25 acres on my husband and I’s farm. He was honest and good with communication from day one. He is hard working and dependable. Branden did a wonderful job shredding our acreage! I highly recommend Branden to anyone looking for a job well done."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Dirty Work Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dirty Work Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n?\n\n\nDirty Work Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Six C Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of combined experience that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and Road Building services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Compean Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

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. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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