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JD Land Services, LLC

7808 County Rd 205
5.00(
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JD Land Services, LLC

7808 County Rd 205
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

JD LAND SERVICES, LLC 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.

"Justin was great! He communicated well and there as scheduled. He did a fantastic job remove trees, mulching and clearing land. He can do just about everything! Will use him again."

Kelly B on December 2023

JD LAND SERVICES, LLC 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.

"Justin was great! He communicated well and there as scheduled. He did a fantastic job remove trees, mulching and clearing land. He can do just about everything! Will use him again."

Kelly B on December 2023


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W4 Land Services

PO Box 293
5.00(
4
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W4 Land Services

PO Box 293
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at W4 Land Services strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"W4 does outstanding work. Taylor came out to pour the slab for a shop I am having built and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. He was very helpful throughout the build and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I am looking forward to using W4 again for the next job!"

JR L on April 2022

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at W4 Land Services strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"W4 does outstanding work. Taylor came out to pour the slab for a shop I am having built and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. He was very helpful throughout the build and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I am looking forward to using W4 again for the next job!"

JR L on April 2022


Six C Services

14779 Highway 6
5.00(
1
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Six C Services

14779 Highway 6
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of combined experience that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and Road Building services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did an outstanding job. Was done on time and budget"

Richard A on March 2022

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of combined experience that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and Road Building services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did an outstanding job. Was done on time and budget"

Richard A on March 2022


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SK Ryker Construction

PO BOX 1901
4.15(
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SK Ryker Construction

PO BOX 1901
4.15(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
49 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

With over 10 years in the construction industry, we are your one stop shop for all of your contracting needs. No project is too big or too small for us. We take pride in the quality of our work and promise your satisfaction. We are looking forward to earning your business and making a long lasting relationship with you as our customer.

"SK Ryker did the job exactly as quoted. They were on time and responded quickly. I will use them again when the need arises. "

Joan P on July 2025

With over 10 years in the construction industry, we are your one stop shop for all of your contracting needs. No project is too big or too small for us. We take pride in the quality of our work and promise your satisfaction. We are looking forward to earning your business and making a long lasting relationship with you as our customer.

"SK Ryker did the job exactly as quoted. They were on time and responded quickly. I will use them again when the need arises. "

Joan P on July 2025


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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing

11828 County Road 1237
4.83(
15
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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing

11828 County Road 1237
4.83(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
17 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Welcome to Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing! In business for over 15 years, we provide quality work in a timely fashion! Anything from driveway work, pond digging, & land cleaning, no job is too big or small. Equipment is 75 Inches wide, a project with an opening smaller than this we would have to add an additional fee to the bid for renting smaller equipment. We take great pride in the quality of our work, & strive for customer satisfaction. Serving DFW/surrounding area, we work in both residential, & building sites. Be sure to give us a call/text today @ 817-994-0946 our direct number! Contact us @ our direct number day/night & get a discounted rate. If you contact/book us through the homeadvisor ad there will be an added fee to the total bid due to homeadvisor charging us a fee. Check out our facebook for examples of our work. ALL ESTIMATES ARE FREE!

"I had some dirt excavated and rock replaced. He was on time and done in one day. Great work. "

Ron S on September 2025

Welcome to Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing! In business for over 15 years, we provide quality work in a timely fashion! Anything from driveway work, pond digging, & land cleaning, no job is too big or small. Equipment is 75 Inches wide, a project with an opening smaller than this we would have to add an additional fee to the bid for renting smaller equipment. We take great pride in the quality of our work, & strive for customer satisfaction. Serving DFW/surrounding area, we work in both residential, & building sites. Be sure to give us a call/text today @ 817-994-0946 our direct number! Contact us @ our direct number day/night & get a discounted rate. If you contact/book us through the homeadvisor ad there will be an added fee to the total bid due to homeadvisor charging us a fee. Check out our facebook for examples of our work. ALL ESTIMATES ARE FREE!

"I had some dirt excavated and rock replaced. He was on time and done in one day. Great work. "

Ron S on September 2025


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3B Excavation and Dirt Work

1485 Mariner Valley
5.00(
9
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3B Excavation and Dirt Work

1485 Mariner Valley
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

A USN/USAF veteran, family owned and operated excavation business. We value honesty and integrity, and are serious about earning our customers business. Serving Erath, Hood, and surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition, dry utilities, excavation, clearing, building ponds, driveways, and pads. We DO NOT provide landscaping services.

"Great customer service, fair pricing and and overall honest business man."

Trina L on December 2023

A USN/USAF veteran, family owned and operated excavation business. We value honesty and integrity, and are serious about earning our customers business. Serving Erath, Hood, and surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition, dry utilities, excavation, clearing, building ponds, driveways, and pads. We DO NOT provide landscaping services.

"Great customer service, fair pricing and and overall honest business man."

Trina L on December 2023


Excavation and land clearing services in the DFW metroplex. We are a customer oriented company always striving for excellence!




Big Dawgs Contracting

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Big Dawgs Contracting

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We specialize in concrete demo, any junk/trash haul offs, post hole digging, brush clearing, and basic excavation. What makes the Big Dawgs stand out is our motivation and amazing customer service! I am an owner operator with a helper, Ive been doing skid steer work and tractor work for about 6 years now and Id love to keep it going by helping you complete your project exactly how u imagined it.

We specialize in concrete demo, any junk/trash haul offs, post hole digging, brush clearing, and basic excavation. What makes the Big Dawgs stand out is our motivation and amazing customer service! I am an owner operator with a helper, Ive been doing skid steer work and tractor work for about 6 years now and Id love to keep it going by helping you complete your project exactly how u imagined it.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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