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D5 Plus, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Plano, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great. I would definitely recommend D5 Plus for this type of job or any of the other various jobs they do below: Demolition (Houses, Buildings, concrete, brick, asphalt, etc…) Excavation (swimming pools, lot preparation, trenching, etc…) Shredding, Bush Hog, Brush Hog Dirt / Sand / Gravel delivery and spreading Garden tilling Land clearing and leveling Brush cleanup and removal Stump removal Pond Dredging / Digging / Cleanup Food plots Trails / paths Culvert installs Construction Entrances / Rough grade driveway New Gravel Driveways Prep and grade existing drives Swales and French Drains Utility Trenching Post Holes Flowerbed creation Stone Edging / Retaining Walls Flagstone Patios Landscape ideas / design Others that are sub-contracted: Patio Covers Home Additions Concrete (all types) Swimming Pools Artificial Turf (starting to do this with my guys)"
Pool Demolition - Fill Only
Pool Demolition - Fiberglass Removal
Excavating Project
Pool Demolition - Fill Only
Pool Demolition - Fiberglass Removal

+58

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Barred Rock Group
5.0(
72
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Serving Plano, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and crew demolished our unwanted in-ground pool and removed the surrounding concrete patio. The work was done with skill and efficiency. He and his team were punctual and diligently accomplished the job beyond exceptions. My wife and I found him to be a pleasure to work with and a true professional. We highly recommend Bared Rock Group."
Brick, slab foundation residential home.
Home demolition - before photo.
Swimming pool
Swimming Pool Demo
Swimming Pool Demo

+113

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Epic Lawn Care of DFW
5.0(
21
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Serving Plano, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gil and his crew took care of all our needs. Tilled bare spots, added enriched topsoil, laid sod, rolled finished sod, tore down junk behind fence, added sprinkler head, checked all sprinklers to ensure full coverage, collected live oak leaves from front yard, etc. We couldn’t be happier."
New Zoysia SOD  installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed

+17

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Serving Plano, 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
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Turf Rescue Hardscape & Landscape Design
4.6(
26
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Serving Plano, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill did an awesome job on my project. The retaining wall looks great. It looks strong and pleasing to the eye. I should have no more trouble with erosion. The plants and sod he supplied were beautiful and healthy. Even the rocks he put down look good. I am so pleased with the finished project. Bill was patient and worked with me to get all of my problems resolved. I will definitely hire him for my next project."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

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