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Precision Tractor Services, LLC

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Precision Tractor Services, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Does your property contain unwanted trees and excessive underbrush? These features may look nice and scenic, but when you're trying to build a home or business in these areas, you need a clear and level area for the foundation. If you require land clearing for your next project, turn to the professionals at Precision Tractor Services. We offer our services to most of the East Texas areas.

"Great honest people with good work ethic! Very hard working crew that went above and beyond for my place."

Garrett I on April 2023

Does your property contain unwanted trees and excessive underbrush? These features may look nice and scenic, but when you're trying to build a home or business in these areas, you need a clear and level area for the foundation. If you require land clearing for your next project, turn to the professionals at Precision Tractor Services. We offer our services to most of the East Texas areas.

"Great honest people with good work ethic! Very hard working crew that went above and beyond for my place."

Garrett I on April 2023


Above & Below Welders

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Above & Below Welders

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021


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Badger Construction, LLC

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Badger Construction, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very professional Good communication"

Mary M on May 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very professional Good communication"

Mary M on May 2020


"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison W on June 2024

We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison W on June 2024


KLS Construction LLC

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KLS Construction LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"Responsive and very easy to do business with - which is sometimes hard to find these days. Arrived on time. Equipment in good state of repair. Did a great job - left the site very nice. Very good machine operator. Next dirt job I have I will call them "

James R on November 2025

We are 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.

"Responsive and very easy to do business with - which is sometimes hard to find these days. Arrived on time. Equipment in good state of repair. Did a great job - left the site very nice. Very good machine operator. Next dirt job I have I will call them "

James R on November 2025


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Acan Management LLC

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Acan Management LLC

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3 years of experience

We specialize in land development and we like to earn your business so any dirt work ,mulching, septic problems or water line install or repairs give us a give us a call nothing to big or to small

We specialize in land development and we like to earn your business so any dirt work ,mulching, septic problems or water line install or repairs give us a give us a call nothing to big or to small


We are a growing business very personal,Honest,and dependable our customers come first we aren’t the cheapest and you get what you pay for


Corrigan Construction Company Inc

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Corrigan Construction Company Inc

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We specialize in dirt work. We do roads and pads. Also land development clearing and small mulching. We do large industrial work and commercial jobs. We do quality work and are in and out with jobs.we are local small business and are insured. We have been in the industrial business for 19 years. I am the owner operator.

We specialize in dirt work. We do roads and pads. Also land development clearing and small mulching. We do large industrial work and commercial jobs. We do quality work and are in and out with jobs.we are local small business and are insured. We have been in the industrial business for 19 years. I am the owner operator.


"We were very pleased with the work and the prices I highly recommend Cody for any of your dirt work, mulching or landscaping needs. Integrity and great work! Thanks for a great job Cody. We will be needing you again soon!"

Angie S on March 2024

Offering forestry mulching, lawn mowing, land scaping, , dirt work, driveways and general clean up service with over 4 years of experience.

"We were very pleased with the work and the prices I highly recommend Cody for any of your dirt work, mulching or landscaping needs. Integrity and great work! Thanks for a great job Cody. We will be needing you again soon!"

Angie S on March 2024


Backridge services

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Backridge services

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We specialize in any an all dirt work. Including a not limited to ponds,housepads,clearing,firelanes around properties,driveway maintenance an any an all other possibilities that come with making your new or existing land the way you want it. 18 years worth of experience in these particular fields. Were your every day good ole boys that strive to deliver any an all dreams that you have to bring them into a reality

We specialize in any an all dirt work. Including a not limited to ponds,housepads,clearing,firelanes around properties,driveway maintenance an any an all other possibilities that come with making your new or existing land the way you want it. 18 years worth of experience in these particular fields. Were your every day good ole boys that strive to deliver any an all dreams that you have to bring them into a reality

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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 trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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