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Avatar for DLP Contracting
DLP Contracting
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We hired DLP Contractors to install a back patio, pool pad and a slab for our new shed. From the consult to the final inspection of the work the customer service was excellent. The attention to detail, punctuality of the work day and the timeline was all done exactly as planned. Thank you to the whole team for making our backyard more enjoyable."
House
House
Back patio
Back patio
Back patio

+29

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Marion, 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."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Shot Land Services
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sure! Here’s a professional and positive review for a tree removal service—you can adjust the tone or add specifics (like company name, location, or type of tree) if you’d like: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Tree Removal Service! We hired this company for tree removal, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. The crew worked quickly and safely, and they took great care to avoid damaging the surrounding property. Clean-up was thorough—by the time they left, you’d never know there was ever a tree there! Their pricing was fair, and communication was excellent throughout the process. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable tree removal."
Land Clearing
Packing in Road
Packing in Road
Original road
Grading

+1

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Industrial Lawn TX, LLC
3.9(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had to engineer the removal of an old hot tub from the pool house. Work required him to enlarge the sliding glass door to accommodate installation of the new hot tub. Prepared a new foundation for the new hot tub. Did all electrical work required. Then repaired the sliding glass door opening. Worked long hours and accomplished almost all the work himself. Final result was much better than we had hoped for. Estimate was spot on. Very satisfied."
Bailey
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+7

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Handyman’s Carpentry
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marion, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"Handyman Carpentry came through for me and my family! Our door was kicked in and I needed to feel safe immediately. Mr. Kevin came through with a fast response, and great work. He kept in contact throughout the entire time! Reasonable and fair pricing. This was an emergency for me and Mr. Kevin and his squad came through. We will definitely be calling on him again for more carpentry and home improvement jobs! Thank you and I pray nothing but growth and success for you and your business!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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