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Desert Mountain Tree Service LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Desert Mountain Tree Service LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \n\n(Tree removal- -Tree pruning- -Stump removal- -Dangerous and unwanted trees removed. )

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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Montes Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Montes Construction LLC provides reliable general repair and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. We handle small to medium projects with efficiency and attention to detail—from home repairs and handyman services to concrete patios, walkways, steps, driveways, and floors. Our goal is to keep your property well-maintained with quality work you can trust.\n

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Solar Tech
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

Pool
Concrete work
Landscaping
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

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On Time Contracting
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Viz Tierra Design Studio, LLC
4.7(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Beautiful outdoor living can be enjoyed by opening your yard and landscaping to the professionals at Viz Tierra Design Studio. We provide a proven record of accomplishments of quality workmanship, throughout El Paso. Call us today to schedule your landscape overhaul. From landscape design and install to irrigation systems and complete overhauls, we can custom tailor a package to meet your individual needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner

+59

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D J O Contractors
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At DJO Contractors we pride ourselves on being the best landscaping and hardscape company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

Artificial grass
Artificial grass
Artificial grass
Artificial grass
Artificial grass

+87

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
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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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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