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Avatar for Crawford Excavation Services, LLC
Crawford Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake was excellent. We hired Crawford Excavation to dig a 1-acre pond and prepare our house pad. They always went the extra mile to make sure the job was done above expectations."
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond
North Pond

+95

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Strube Land Services LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Kristopher Strube/ Owner/Operator is very easy to work with. He operates in a very professional manner. He is hard working and very well mannered. I was very pleased and pleasantly surprised with all the work that was accomplished in the short time he had his equipment operating on our ranch. Kristopher went above and beyond for us. He was very efficient and stayed within the budget that was originally established. I highly recommend Kristopher Strube and his employees at Strube Land Services for any brush, tree, clearing, road work, or any land improvement needs. Thanks again Strube Land Servicesâ ¦ You guys are awesome!!!"
Grubbing and rake.
Washout
Entrance
Washout
Entrance

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Pond Build
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

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Black Knuckle Ranch
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Black Knuckle Land Management provides professional land clearing and property improvement services for residential, ranch, farm, and commercial properties. We specialize in forestry mulching, brush and cedar removal, pasture and acreage mowing, fence-line clearing, right-of-way maintenance, lot clearing, and general property cleanup.\n\nUsing professional-grade equipment, we can reclaim overgrown property, clear unwanted trees and brush, open up trails and access roads, clean up fence lines, and turn neglected acreage back into usable land.\n\nWe pride ourselves on showing up when we say we will, communicating clearly, and leaving properties looking noticeably better when the job is finished. Whether you need a small lot cleaned up or multiple acres reclaimed, Black Knuckle Land Management has the equipment and experience to get it done.\n

Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
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Texas Dirt Co
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"On time performance. Excellent communications. Competitive pricing. Respecting owner property. Extraordinarily careful in performing burning of debris."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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.

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.

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