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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(
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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."
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+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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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."
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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