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Avatar for Hicks Land Development
Hicks Land Development
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Diana, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job! Mr. Hicks is very safety oriented and obviously has years of experience operating. From the excavation to the finishing touches and leveling the gravel, it could not have gone better. I will definitely be calling him again and I highly recommend him for whatever you’re needing from excavation, clearing, he even put in a new spillway and raised the water level on my pond. Thanks again sir."
Started as a young tree crop.
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+30

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Diana, 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
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
C/E Trucking n Moving
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Diana, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Rick and his crew were especially polite, thoughtful, and caring while they moved us across town. They were careful with our furniture, our flooring (no scraping or marring of new wood floors), and our walls (no bumping into walls or doorways). They went the extra mile for us and worked until nearly midnight to finish the job. Very, very happy with this crew. Highly recommend C E Trucking and Movers."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Diana, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Busby Tree Services, 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\n

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Diana, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did exactly what was asked of them. Cut down trees, hauled them off & ground the stumps. The job was completed in a timely manor. Overall a very professional experience. I would highly recommend Busby Tree Services to anyone that needs any of these services."
TREE REMOVAL
Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Big Wood Pools
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Diana, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Big Wood Pool made everything easy from start to finish. Immaculate work and even better service. Came by several times after the project was finished to ensure everything worked properly. I could not recommend enough."
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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