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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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

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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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888 BUILDERS, INC.
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Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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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
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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BarB construction
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Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Luke did an excellent job building a fence and two water gaps. Though he didn’t have to, he repaired inferior work performed by another company on another part of the ranch."
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Fairfield, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

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Cedar Hill Project
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

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