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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(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Princeton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed this job done pretty quickly? I contacted Hernandez Brothers and they went out in the next day or so. My daughter?s builder needed the land cleared asap. Job was completed perfectly, effortlessly on my part!! They went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend them and I will use them again!! This was a messy job and when they left, it was picture perfect!! Thank you guys!!!!"
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jensen Irrigation
4.9(
15
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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."
3 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

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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