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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fairfield, 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
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Tony Rowland
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Tony to help me with a number of miscellaneous jobs. He and his crew were awesome. They were so nice and friendly and were willing to do everything I asked them to do. I've already received a bid from them for additional work and will definitely use them again."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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888 BUILDERS, INC.
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"3,120 square foot house completed in May. Completed the job quickly and at a fair price. Very knowledgeable. I would hire him again because he did everything he said he would do and kept the job clean and organized."
El Barco
Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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A&R Construction
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Austin and his crew were very friendly and acted on a professional level. They played crushed rock on my driveway that is great only thing is I wished they would have went over it with the roller a little more. Would recommend this company."
Milled Asphalt
Limestone Base
Hot Asphalt
Limestone
Seal coating

+2

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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