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Avatar for BICKNELL EXCAVATING LLC
BICKNELL EXCAVATING LLC
4.9(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Bicknell Excavating did an awesome job! Great price and amazing customer service. He cleared my land, put down rock for a driveway and build a pad site for my house. He did an amazing job and was very easy to work with. I will use him again if I ever need more done."
BICKNELL EXCAVATING
BICKNELL EXCAVATING
BICKNELL EXCAVATING
LAND CLEARING - BEFORE
DRIVEWAY PREP

+34

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
245
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sonart Construction to remodel my sons bedroom and they did a great job. The price was very good, they was on time with their job, and it came out beautiful. Very good company."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Epic Lawn Care of DFW
Epic Lawn Care of DFW
5.0(
21
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gil and his crew took care of all our needs. Tilled bare spots, added enriched topsoil, laid sod, rolled finished sod, tore down junk behind fence, added sprinkler head, checked all sprinklers to ensure full coverage, collected live oak leaves from front yard, etc. We couldn’t be happier."
New Zoysia SOD  installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Demo Dog Landworx
Demo Dog Landworx
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for NBR Services, LLC
NBR Services, LLC
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a difficult time finding someone to take care of a large erosion problem and he was so quick to respond, look at the project, and was able to start quickly. We were so blessed to have NBR get in contact with us!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did great work. My bridge was impassable due recent flooding/ erosion. We were stranded at home. Unable to get out/across. Jose-Hernandez Brothers said it would be the following Tuesday (five days later) until he could do the job (this meant we would miss attending our Grandson's Graduation Party). However, due situation, they took time off to come out and make the repairs that Saturday. I would highly recommend Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service not just for their great work, but character."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Nogaj Land Company
Nogaj Land Company
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lavon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, knowledgeable,courteous and communicative. I was very pleased with the quality of the work. Grant and his team went above and beyond and I would recommend Nogaj Land Company to anyone needing excavation or dirt work of any kind."
Nogaj Land Company
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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.

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. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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