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Avatar for HWY 31 UTILITIES & EXCAVATION
HWY 31 UTILITIES & EXCAVATION
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I can highly recommend Oviedos Demolition. I hired them to perform a difficult job, and it was completed thoroughly and quickly."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Demo Mobile Home

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Get-R-Done land services LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleaned out fence rows and around the pond, excellent work, professional, courteous, and prompt"
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
More jobs
More jobs

+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schneider Land Development, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The total experience exceeded my expectations ! I would and have recommended"
Mulching
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Tony Rowland
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Tony to help me with a number of miscellaneous jobs. He and his crew were awesome. They were so nice and friendly and were willing to do everything I asked them to do. I've already received a bid from them for additional work and will definitely use them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All in Hauling
4.8(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Top Notch Grading
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Top Notch Grading kept me informed about the time of arrival. I Was not disappointed. Top Notch Grading add grass to my lawn, installed a French drain and cut down section of the lawn. They worked consistently and finished when they said they would. I could not have ask for better customer service."
Retaining walls
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush
Mulching under brush

+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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BarB construction
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke did an excellent job building a fence and two water gaps. Though he didn’t have to, he repaired inferior work performed by another company on another part of the ranch."
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Palestine, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Cedar Hill Project
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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