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Avatar for Brushwacker Land Services LLC
Brushwacker Land Services LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Scott came out and mowed our pond levies on three ponds and cleared all the overhang and growth on our driveway. I have to say Scott exceeded my expectations! We are so pleased! We will definitely be using him again in the future for other services he offers. We would highly recommend Scott. He is thorough and very reasonable on his pricing."
Mulching
Excavation
Ice Storm Clean Up
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
ETEX Building Solutions
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Jacksonville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tommy Spell and crew went above and beyond our expectations! Excavated pond that was a dry hole. Holding water now beautifully! Cleared acres of neglected land. Fixed fencing. Was a wonderful experience! Thank you so much. Bryon Cummins."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Notch Grading
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Top Notch Grading kept me informed about the time of arrival. I Was not disappointed. Top Notch Grading add grass to my lawn, installed a French drain and cut down section of the lawn. They worked consistently and finished when they said they would. I could not have ask for better customer service."
Retaining walls
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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