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Avatar for TRG Construction LLC
TRG Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brush and small trees removed, larger trees trimmed, culvert replaced, driveway built, pond dug out where natural spring kept area wet, property fenced. Work done in a timely manner. Has his own equipment and did not have to wait on rental availability. Reasonable rates. First lot cleared efficiently and hired to clear additional four lots."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rockin B Land Services
Rockin B Land Services
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job!!!! Needed some horse trails cleared and new ones made. Devin did a fantastic job!! Came out and listened to what I wanted and took care of it beautifully!! Couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Highly recommend and will use again!"
Overgrown Lot
Cleared lot
Mulching overgrown lot
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jensen Irrigation
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had original sprinklers heads in 17 zones he replaced old heads with new ones that would not be damaged with mower or car around driveway adjusted the beards to spray only the grass not home or sidewalks as well as set up the schedule and installed battery backup A very pleasant young man I would highly recommend"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Star Paving & Construction
4.6(
60
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They came out and gave us an estimate, then we proceeded to hire them to repair our driveway. Excellent job! Will contact them again in the future when ready to complete the rest of our driveway!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Henry Junk Removal Services
Henry Junk Removal Services
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"Henry was the first to call for last minute move out deep clean job request. He came prepared with everything he needed to get the job done. He didn’t overlook anything… Everything was spotless, including baseboards, window, windows, coverings, cupboards inside and out and kitchen and appliances inside and out bathrooms, thoroughly sanitized, etc.. would highly recommend. After receiving many calls afterwards, he still came in at the lowest price :)"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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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