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Avatar for Western Heritage Construction, LLC
Western Heritage Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Joshua, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Branden to shred 25 acres on my husband and I’s farm. He was honest and good with communication from day one. He is hard working and dependable. Branden did a wonderful job shredding our acreage! I highly recommend Branden to anyone looking for a job well done."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Project Built General Contracting
Project Built General Contracting
4.4(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Joshua, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"My beautiful new outdoor serving area and kitchen. Steve and the guys are awesome! Lots of stuff i didnt even know goes into construction. The stone and masonry is top notch thanks again highly recommend"
Shower Stall before
Back Roof
Custom Storage Shed, Roof & Patio Extension
Backyard Remodel
Shower stall before, shows where leak was

+288

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for SK Ryker Construction
SK Ryker Construction
4.0(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Joshua, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Their team was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to every detail. They kept me informed throughout the project and delivered outstanding craftsmanship. I couldnâ t be happier with the results and will definitely hire them again!â"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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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