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Avatar for Durnell Demolition
Durnell Demolition
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lamar, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Beau was AMAZING and did a PHENOMENAL job cutting down and clearing our property! We can?t wait to work with him again! Beau is our #1 go to guy for any work we need on our property ! Recommended 1000%"
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition

+15

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&S Geyer, LLC
4.4(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lamar, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A good company that shows up when they say they will and does a good job!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skid Pro Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lamar, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very reasonable time efficient. Great communication with time line on project and installation"
Metal Building Demo
After demo pictures
Tree stump removal
Tree stump removal
Tree stump removal

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Skid Pro Services
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lamar, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, came got the job done no hassle very satisfied would definitely be using them again in the near future."
Header
Backfill
Drainfield
Backfill
Backfill

+6

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Hughes Backhoe & Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lamar, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr.Hughes is very professional in his work and communicating in what specific work that needs to be done, he did a fantastic job on our pond and cleaned up the area very nicely. If your looking for a good excavation service or dozing Mr.Morgan Hughes is your man you will not be disappointed."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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