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Danmar Flooring
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job helping me repair water damage in faux wood panel flooring. They also helped repair wood trim. They gave me an accurate and reasonable estimate, showed up as scheduled, and finished the job in a reasonable time. Recommend!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Super Junk
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We found Super Junk Houston on Home Advisor. I was able to get a quote on the phone within a few hours of reaching out and we were able get on their schedule for the next day. We got a call ahead to make sure we were ready. The crew was prompt on the time they said (thank you!), grabbed everything we needed hauled away, and even swept the garage where we had everything. Looked SO much better when they left. Thank you so much!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lightning Earthwork
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We actually self perform everything. From the initial estimate to the finished and ready for traffic product, Lightning's Concrete & Earthwork Professionals deiliver quality at a Subcontractor Direct to Consumer Price. We own (not rent) the heavy machinery, equipment, trucks, and tools. We hire train and develop all of the concrete and earthwork professionals on our team (not subcontract). We deliver direct from our warehouses from our manufacturer direct instock inventory of reinforcement of all sizes/types, concrete accessories, forming, shoring, expansion, cutting, & curing materials (not retail). We are eliminating the middleman mark up that end-users have been blind to, along with the mistakes that occur from lack of having direct contact with the ones who perform the work. We work around the customer to minimize impacts to their production in active/operating Facilities daily. We can place/pour concrete at any time on any day (Sunday included). We can Turnaround 10,000 SF of 10" thick Heavy-Duty Concrete paving w/ cement stabilization within 36 Hours (over a weekend). We strive to be the most incredible team that Concrete and Earthwork customers and competitors have ever experienced.

Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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