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Black dog land services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Born and Raised in New Braunfels, Tx. \nFormer student athlete at Texas Tech University - now looking to expand my land clearing business. From mulching, fence line clearing, rock grinding and site prep - I’m ready to help you out with your next project.

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
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Texas Treecycle Inc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Texas Treecycle Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Trip charges may apply.\n

Response time4 hrs
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Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, knowledgeable, and efficient!!! I was impressed that Legend Plumbing responded quickly to my water line repair. Their plumber arrives ahead of time and handles the service directly. It was only a short period that he was able to finish the job, and I was glad that the water line repair was done effectively. A truly dependable service."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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