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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

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
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

"I hired Mr. Hagen and his team to clear a little over 10 acres and fix a pond dam for me. I am happy to say I was so pleased with the results. They were awesome at communicating and providing details and updates of the work they were doing. My land has never looked better!!"
Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
9
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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

8 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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
CR land service
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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

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 FAQs, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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