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Holman Hauling
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service! They removed junk from our home and garage, helped us clear out a lot of clutter, and were professional, efficient, and easy to work with. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing junk removal."
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Taylor Land Clearing & Dirt Work
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Robert Taylor was the first person to work on our very raw and overgrown 3 acre property. His insightful direction on what things needed to be done, and in what order, was indispensable. He then did a great job clearing a fence line all around, and grading dirt and debris. We highly recommend Taylor Land Clearing and Dirt Work. And are confident you will find Mr. Taylor as responsive and pleasant to work with, as we did."
Tank Dam repair
Erosion control Ditch
Auto parking pad
Final level after concrete was poured
Equipment barn pad

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CenTex Woodland Co.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

CenTex Woodland Co. specializes in professional forestry mulching, land clearing, demolition, and ranch improvements across Central Texas. We are locally owned, fully insured, and committed to safety, precision, and clean results. When you hire us, you’re getting experienced equipment operators who treat your property like it’s our own.\n\nTurning overgrown property into clean, usable land — safely, professionally, and done right the first time.\n\nWhy Choose CenTex Woodland Co.?\n• Locally owned and operated\n• Fully insured for your protection\n• Experienced, professional equipment operators\n• Clear communication and dependable scheduling\n• Quality work without sh

Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching

+5

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Wallace enterprises
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I am 22 years old working full time and trying to get a business started on the side. Even though I am young I have lots of experience. I enjoy working I started painting with my family at 5 years old stuck with that for a while. Then went to another company and got more experience in a different trade. I am willing to travel my goal next year is to be near Dallas but will travel back and fourth still. If you need anything done don’t hesitate to reach out and we can meet, make a plan, agree on a price, and get it taken care of for you:) thank you for looking have a great day.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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