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Diamond M of Texas

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Diamond M of Texas

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Welcome to Diamond M of Texas! With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! A family owned and operated company, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are competitively priced and offer some of the best discounts in the area. Diamond M of Texas uses the latest technology and goes above and beyond to use the systems that are best suited for that landscape. We can do pads for houses/buildings/parking lots, driveways, dig stock tanks, land clearing, etc. We can haul materials such as sand, gravel, road base, etc. We have done a couple of big commercial projects as well, with specific requirements for compaction and density. We are available 24/7, so call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"This company is the greatest. They installed a complete new septic system for me while I was gone. They treated my wife extremely well, they worked well into the night by tractor light just to get the job completed. If anyone need a septic service these are the people to have do the work. The price was fair and not surprises. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM."

Jack M on September 2018

Welcome to Diamond M of Texas! With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! A family owned and operated company, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are competitively priced and offer some of the best discounts in the area. Diamond M of Texas uses the latest technology and goes above and beyond to use the systems that are best suited for that landscape. We can do pads for houses/buildings/parking lots, driveways, dig stock tanks, land clearing, etc. We can haul materials such as sand, gravel, road base, etc. We have done a couple of big commercial projects as well, with specific requirements for compaction and density. We are available 24/7, so call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"This company is the greatest. They installed a complete new septic system for me while I was gone. They treated my wife extremely well, they worked well into the night by tractor light just to get the job completed. If anyone need a septic service these are the people to have do the work. The price was fair and not surprises. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM."

Jack M on September 2018


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JB Lawnncare and Construction

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JB Lawnncare and Construction

4.43(
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Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

As experienced landscapers, we are your first choice with excellent customer satisfaction. Locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Excellent Service! Very pleased. I would recommend them to anyone."

Kathy C on March 2025

As experienced landscapers, we are your first choice with excellent customer satisfaction. Locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Excellent Service! Very pleased. I would recommend them to anyone."

Kathy C on March 2025


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Gator Equipment Service LLC

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Gator Equipment Service LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Gator Equipment Service LLC 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.

"Quality work!"

Tylynne E on July 2024

Gator Equipment Service LLC 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.

"Quality work!"

Tylynne E on July 2024


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Twin Oaks Enterprises

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Twin Oaks Enterprises

4.63(
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30 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Fairly priced, very kind, clean up could've been better. "

Reed P on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Fairly priced, very kind, clean up could've been better. "

Reed P on November 2025


Concrete, asphalt, land clearing, fencing, dozer work, dirt tanks cleaning. We are very dependable and willing to take on any challenge.



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Abilene Demolition Service

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Abilene Demolition Service

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Look no farther than Abilene Demolition Service in Abilene Texas If you are looking for contractors who can provide quality work and services such as residential demolition or commercial demolition, dirt work, gravel driveways, concrete removal, land clearing, and pool demolition. Our partnered contractors are hard working, and they provide customers with a great experience from start to finish. Give us a call at (325) 238-9401 for a free quote or go to our website at www.abilenedemolitionservice.com to contact us.

Look no farther than Abilene Demolition Service in Abilene Texas If you are looking for contractors who can provide quality work and services such as residential demolition or commercial demolition, dirt work, gravel driveways, concrete removal, land clearing, and pool demolition. Our partnered contractors are hard working, and they provide customers with a great experience from start to finish. Give us a call at (325) 238-9401 for a free quote or go to our website at www.abilenedemolitionservice.com to contact us.


JXT Services LLC

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JXT Services LLC

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JXT Services is an owner operated small business started just this year, promising quick turnaround for your haul off and land clearing needs. Big or small, we have the equipment necessary.

JXT Services is an owner operated small business started just this year, promising quick turnaround for your haul off and land clearing needs. Big or small, we have the equipment necessary.


Kleensite

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Kleensite

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Since 2008, Kleensite has cleared over 1,000 acres of invasive trees and brush in Georgetown, San Antonio, Austin, and all throughout the state of Texas. Our services include land clearing, cedar and tree removal, excavation, grubbing, mulching, dirt work, rock grinding, and more. We provide these services to residential, commercial and farm and ranch customers. We offer free, no obligation quotes. Call us today at 877-553-3674 or visit Kleensite.com.

Since 2008, Kleensite has cleared over 1,000 acres of invasive trees and brush in Georgetown, San Antonio, Austin, and all throughout the state of Texas. Our services include land clearing, cedar and tree removal, excavation, grubbing, mulching, dirt work, rock grinding, and more. We provide these services to residential, commercial and farm and ranch customers. We offer free, no obligation quotes. Call us today at 877-553-3674 or visit Kleensite.com.


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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. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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