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BIG J Construction
4.8(
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Serving Commerce, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremy at Big â Jâ Construction is absolutely wonderful to work with. I was having a drainage problem from gutter downspouts. Jeremy keep me informed on when the project could be done and he took care of everything. He started the job when he said he would and finished the job when he said he would finish the job. So appreciative he did the job for me."
parking lot tear out
parking lot tear out
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+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D5 Plus, LLC
4.9(
43
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Serving Commerce, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their team if very efficient and they clean up after themselves. The did drainage in the back and side to the front, had gutter company tie into their drainage system. It worked, no more Lake Slay in my backyard. They laid out planting beds and raised planter beds. Dirt, mulch, planted almost 100 plants in beds. Working on my fountains. Always professional and friendly. Hopefully will be back in spring to take up existing grass and plant new. Thanks Paul and team. If you need any of these things done, this is you company to call."
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio
New Construction Site Grading
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition

+30

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Serving Commerce, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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JZ Construction
5.0(
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Serving Commerce, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We recently had a rock driveway installed and couldn’t be happier. The crew was fast, professional, and the driveway looks great. It drains well and feels solid to drive on. Pricing was fair and the whole process was smooth. Would definitely recommend!"
JZ Construction
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
20
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Serving Commerce, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did great work. My bridge was impassable due recent flooding/ erosion. We were stranded at home. Unable to get out/across. Jose-Hernandez Brothers said it would be the following Tuesday (five days later) until he could do the job (this meant we would miss attending our Grandson's Graduation Party). However, due situation, they took time off to come out and make the repairs that Saturday. I would highly recommend Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service not just for their great work, but character."
Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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