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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sonart Construction to remodel my sons bedroom and they did a great job. The price was very good, they was on time with their job, and it came out beautiful. Very good company."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had some dirt excavated and rock replaced. He was on time and done in one day. Great work."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
4.7(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice personnel and completed job quickly. Cleaned up after too!"
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Work in Process

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Epic Lawn Care of DFW
5.0(
21
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gil and his crew took care of all our needs. Tilled bare spots, added enriched topsoil, laid sod, rolled finished sod, tore down junk behind fence, added sprinkler head, checked all sprinklers to ensure full coverage, collected live oak leaves from front yard, etc. We couldn’t be happier."
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Springview Landscape
4.5(
173
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great tree trimming and cleanup service."
Sod installation
Sod installation
Landscape renovation
Turf installation
Turf installation

+2

Response time8 hrs
144 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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CA Landscape Design & Installation
4.6(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Cesar to replace the landscaping in front of my house and add a stone boarder on the sides where I was having difficulty growing grass. I appreciated his recommendations on ways I could save money without compromising the quality of the project. Their price was very competitive and the quality of work was excellent. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them."
Allen
Allen
Allen
Allen
Allen

+10

Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Texas Green Leaf Construction
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very Thankful for Mr. Gerardo of Texas Green Leaf Construction! One of our shower walls was failing from the weight of the door and was very dangerous. None the companies we contacted would even quote the small job. Mr. Gerardo came in person and reinforced the wall, reinstalled the door and even painted the wall where he had opened up the drywall to add studs. It is now stronger than it ever was and looks like it never happened. All this in one day. He did this himself while his crew was on another larger job. We are very grateful and highly recommend him !!!"
Driveway Extension
Retainer Wall
Basketball court
Lucas -Raised Flower Beds
Frisco -Flower bed

+225

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gonzalez Green LLC
4.9(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Super quick response and excellent work! They were able to complete my project in less than a week and made the process super easy."
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Additional Photos

+34

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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