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

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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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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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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
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Truetts Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Bobby Truett did a superb job of clearing brush, removing tree stumps, and trimming tree limbs that posed a serious danger of damaging fencing on my property. He was extremely attentive to my needs as a custimer, communicated with me very well, and paid great attention to detail. He even worked on weekends to ensure my schedule was met! I would highly recommend Bobby for any job that requires a skid steer!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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NBR Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nathan dug a pond for us and did a great job, at a very reasonable price. His knowledge and professionalism was greatly appreciated. We plan on hiring him again for future projects. Thanks again for a job well done."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bankard Services
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Maintenance professional with 20+ years of experience in mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair. I specialize in home repairs, fixture installs, drywall patching, and custom solutions—including welding and light fabrication. I take pride in clean, reliable work and showing up on time.\n\nI’m especially good at solving problems other contractors can’t or won’t take on. Whether it’s a small repair or a list of projects, I focus on getting it done right the first time. No sewer or major plumbing work.

Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication

+10

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Ladder 5 Fencing and Land Clearing
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The same day I sent out requests for a fencing company Jamie reached out almost immediately, and came out that same day to write up an estimate for us. Everything was approved and installed in about a weeks time. They came out and worked hard to make sure we got our fence installed before Christmas. We couldn't be happier and plan to use them in the future when we enclose our front yard. Thank you again to Jamie and his team for doing a great job !!"
Pasture land Clearing
Pasture land Clearing
Pasture land Clearing
Pasture land Clearing
Pasture land Clearing

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

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