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Avatar for Hicks Land Development
Hicks Land Development
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job! Mr. Hicks is very safety oriented and obviously has years of experience operating. From the excavation to the finishing touches and leveling the gravel, it could not have gone better. I will definitely be calling him again and I highly recommend him for whatever you’re needing from excavation, clearing, he even put in a new spillway and raised the water level on my pond. Thanks again sir."
Started as a young tree crop.
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+30

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Demo Dog Landworx
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

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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
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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East TX Dirt
4.4(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work and in a timely manner!! Thanks"
Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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87 Dirtworks
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Trey, was one of the best people I 've ever had to work with. Done exactly what he said he would. Would rec him to anyone."
French drain
90’ French drain
French drain
16’x80 demolition
Demo

+22

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Douglas Fahn
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Doug explained everything he was going to do and it made more sense than what I thought I wanted!!!! The job was perfect!!! My dirt pile is something I can work with something now and looks wonderful!!!!!"
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+8

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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Busby Tree Services, is 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\n

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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good crew, accommodating and knowledgeable"
TREE REMOVAL
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Big Wood Pools
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Big Woods Pool helped make our pool remodel a a smooth process. They have a wide variety of great tile and plaster selections to choose from. From planning to finish, our dream pool became a reality."
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
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New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lone Star, TX and surrounding areas

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We are a small business specializing in meeting customers needs. We pride ourselves not only through our exceptional work but also through our exceptional customer service. We go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied completely.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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