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Avatar for Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
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 Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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KDS Excavation & Land Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast and very hard workers. were also very polite, and very good listeners. Got exactly what i asked for couldn’t ask for anything better!"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Six C Services
5.0(
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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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ESC Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

ESC Services is your lifetime property solution partner. We offer a wide range of services for your property from material removal and demolition to land clearing and site prep. We welcome all projects big or small.

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Compean Excavation
New to Angi
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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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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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Troy Whisenhunt
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 15 years of experience in excavation and heavy equipment operations, we provide professional dirt work, land clearing, and site preparation for ranches, residential properties, and commercial projects. Our services include pond construction and cleanouts, brush and cedar clearing, building pads, grading, drainage, and ranch road construction. We take pride in providing quality work. From small projects to large acreage improvements, we’re committed to getting the job done right.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

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