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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Montgomery - Updated Nov 2026

Sal's Lawn Service
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montgomery, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sal cqll d me the same day and came out and provided a quote. I had them do the service a few days later and it's one of the best lawn services I've ever had done. Definitely recommended"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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M-Z Excavations, LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montgomery, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys worked non stop on my drainage issue. I had standing water in my yard because there was no way for it to drain into the street. M-Z built me a drainage ditch with tubing and filled with rock. Now excess water runs out of the yard and into the street."
Excavations
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Fence Work
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jeremy's Blacktop Service and Land Clearing
4.8(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Montgomery, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

3rd Generation with 55+ years of experience! \n \nDiscounts for Veterans, Churches. \n \nWe are 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.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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