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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
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%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 Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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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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The Sebastians Land Cleaning
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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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+2

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Western Heritage Construction, LLC
4.6(
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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

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

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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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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Dirty Work Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clifton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond

+14

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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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ESC Services
5.0(
1
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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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