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Avatar for Epic Lawn Care of DFW
Epic Lawn Care of DFW
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gil at Epic Lawn care was courteous, professional and a pleasure to deal with. His crew, led by Rafael, is the best. Very thorough in the prep of the yard. 17 pallets of sod. First, they tilled the soil, then too soil, then laid and rolled the sod. At the end, Rafael helped tune the sprinkler system and drainage to ensure a good install. All in all, excellent work at a competitive price. Highly recommend!"
New Zoysia SOD  installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed
New Zoysia SOD installed

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Princeton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did great work. My bridge was impassable due recent flooding/ erosion. We were stranded at home. Unable to get out/across. Jose-Hernandez Brothers said it would be the following Tuesday (five days later) until he could do the job (this meant we would miss attending our Grandson's Graduation Party). However, due situation, they took time off to come out and make the repairs that Saturday. I would highly recommend Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service not just for their great work, but character."
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jensen Irrigation
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jensen Irrigation did a fantastic job for me on my irrigation system. Caleb was quick to respond, assessed what needed to be done and had some great suggestions, and did the work well, leaving everything look great and in perfect order. I would highly recommend Jensen Irrigation. I have already enlisted them to do some additional work for me, including sod, landscaping, and tree trimming."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Select Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted to give the outside of our 39-year-old house an updated look. We had 4 35-year-old oak trees and overgrown shrubs pretty much hiding the front of the house. We used Angi’s List to find Select Landscaping. Derek came out to look at our current landscaping and made suggestions on what we should change. We removed 3 of the 4 trees, removed all of the shrubs added an irrigation system and completely sodded the front and back yard. New flower beds were added to the front and back yard with attractive stone edging. Stone edging was added to the property line on both sides of the front yard to give our new lawn a defined look along with helping to prevent weeds from growing in our yard from our neighbors’ yards. Derek’s selection of shrubs and annual plants really enhanced the look of our house. Derek also worked with a Lighting contractor to install landscape lighting in the front yard. Derek suggested added steppingstones and landscape rock to cover an area next to the driveway where our trash cans sit. We also added a underground drainage system to redirect rainwater from our roof downspouts to a pop-up drain release closer to the street which has greatly minimized erosion in the yard. Working with a single contractor has made this major landscaping update very easy. Derek would bring the sub-contractors as we worked out details of each phase of the update. The only negative comment we have is the Irrigation contractor did poor work and then filed for bankruptcy when they “finished” our project. Overall, I would recommend Select Landscaping and Derek for your landscaping updates. He has been able to handle our project which I would consider large with no issues."
Landscaping Project
Front yard sod installation
St. Augustine install
Stone and Gravel Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+28

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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