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Avatar for IN AND OUT CONCRETE LLC
IN AND OUT CONCRETE LLC
4.6(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Nixon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used in and out to cement both sides of my house. I must say the owner and crew were professional kind and friendly, they cleaned up their mess and even moved some large pavers with no complaints I plan on using them again to do a 44by 10 slab in my backyard hats off to in and out I appreciate the job you and your team did , you always kept me informed every step of the way thank you , pictures are 1 day after completion, still curing"
37 x 17 driveway
Title driveway
60 x 12 driveway
50 x 40 patio/ driveway
Title patio

+5

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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 Nixon, 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
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Texas All Terrain Co.
3.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Nixon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with the whole process. I dealt with Luke Rios and he was absolutely amazing. Everything was super easy and I will definitely be using them again. I highly recommend these guys."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H&T Ranch Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Nixon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great team, professional, efficient and knowledgeable"
Before Clearing for Road
During Road Clearing with Excavator
During Road Clearing
After Removing Undergrowth
After Road Clearing

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ESC Services
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nixon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

ESC Services is your lifetime property solution partner. We offer a wide range of services for your property from material removal and demolition to land clearing and site prep. We welcome all projects big or small.

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RK Specialty Solutions
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Nixon, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a devoted company with many different types of services to offer and take care of all you’re needs

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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