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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Live Oak - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work! See the before and after photos. Mark was amazing at communication, punctuality and service! He worked with me concerning pricing and walked me through the whole process. Would highly recommend Sprinkler Management Dream Yards!!!"
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+95

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Calahan Arbor Co.
4.9(
41
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eli was quick, professional, friendly and very responsive. We couldn’t be happier with the service he provided and the reasonable rate. We’ll be recommending him to anyone we can going forward and only wish we found him sooner."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service, excellent quality work, very courteous and professional, open to listening to and meeting our requests and concerns. Very punctual and kept clear communication throughout the project. Also, their pricing is very competitive. At completion of project great care was taken to ensure premises were back in proper order. We plan to use their services again in the future. We would confidently recommend Knuckle Creek Contracting llc to family, friends and neighbors."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
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Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Mulching Marine, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Paul and Laura make a great team. She runs the office efficiently, is helpful, and kept me in the loop on every step of the process. Paul came out and spent the whole day clearing my property of huge amounts of dead wood, all the weeds and was extremely careful about the septic field and everything else in the property. Would definitely use them again in the future."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Revive Builders LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Revivers LLC did an excellent job on our office space. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the project was completed efficiently and with great communication throughout the process. Their team was responsive to our needs and ensured everything was done correctly and to a high standard. I highly recommend Revivers LLC to anyone looking for quality contract and renovation services. We are extremely satisfied with the final result."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luke’s Property Maintenance
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon is a very hard-working, polite, and respectful young man that did a really great job on both my front and back lawns. I definitely recommend hiring him for any of your landscaping projects. I will hire him on any future projects I need."
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping

+8

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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. 

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