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New Growth Landscaping
4.9(
208
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was done in a timely manner. They were quick and did exactly what was requested. I showed up to the house to pay and they were all professional and busy cleaning the area they had worked in. Very happy with how fast they were able to get this project done. When I had returned the areas were cleaned and raked and it looked as if no one had been there."
Completed Upper and Lower Flagstone Path
Completed Landscaping with Hardy Perennials
Upper Deck Path Area
Existing Front Flowerbeds
Upper Deck Path Area

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bautista Brother's Lawn Care, LLC
4.7(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have several trees that were in severe need of trimming up. And one that had mostly died that needed to be cut down. One is a very large Fruitless Mulberry that was growing over a metal carport. I contacted Bautista Brothers Lawn Care, LLC about them. They came out the next day and gave me a very reasonable price on the job. I told Isaiah to schedule me and 3 days later they came in with their crew and finished the job in one day. I couldnâ t be happier with the job they did. I would highly recommend them. Their whole crew are very hardworking and really nice. Just an all around group of good guys. Give them a call."
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Flower bed

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Ultra Skids, LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Milton did a great job at a very fair price. He answered all questions promptly, arrived when promised and finished quickly and did a great job on my gravel foundation for a shed. I would hire him again in a minute!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Price Peak Services
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We recently hired Price Peak Services to perform some basic landscape services and we are very pleased with the results. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They provided a clear, detailed estimate and stuck to it throughout the project. The workers were incredibly professional and punctual. Additionally, they made sure to clean up the workspace before leaving. The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding, and our yard looks completely transformed. I highly recommend Price Peak Services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled labor contractor!""
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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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