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Avatar for Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric

4.46(
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Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric

4.46(
105
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Customers say: Quick response
825 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"They did a great job"

Jennifer E on June 2025

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"They did a great job"

Jennifer E on June 2025


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Epic Lawn Care of DFW

5.00(
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Epic Lawn Care of DFW

5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Welcome to Epic Lawn Care of DFW! Family owned and with a total of 25+ years experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! We can handle all your lawn care needs from general mowing, shrub trimming, Tree trimming, plant and flower placement, mulch, new SOD placement, sprinkler repair and much more. Please also visit our website at epiclawncareofdfw.com. Home of the free estimate. Call us anytime 214-551-2726. Gil

"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."

Barry G on April 2025

Welcome to Epic Lawn Care of DFW! Family owned and with a total of 25+ years experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! We can handle all your lawn care needs from general mowing, shrub trimming, Tree trimming, plant and flower placement, mulch, new SOD placement, sprinkler repair and much more. Please also visit our website at epiclawncareofdfw.com. Home of the free estimate. Call us anytime 214-551-2726. Gil

"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."

Barry G on April 2025


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Garcia's Concrete

5.00(
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Garcia's Concrete

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a really good job at a good value."

Khoa A on September 2021

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a really good job at a good value."

Khoa A on September 2021


Ground Level Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Ground Level Excavation, LLC

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Welcome to Ground Level Excavation, proudly servicing Royse City, Texas and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed! SERVICES OFFERED: Grading & Sloping for watershed or other, driveways, Trenching for water or electrical or other, Storm Damage Cleanup and most Skid Steer jobs. ***WE DO NOT usually trim or remove small shrubs/hedges, however in certain cases we will accommodate this type of job, but there will be an ADDITIONAL associated service fee which includes a 5 hour minimum of the use of excavation equipment whether it is used or not.

"The project was timely and it was discussed! Overall good experience!"

Carson on August 2021

Welcome to Ground Level Excavation, proudly servicing Royse City, Texas and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed! SERVICES OFFERED: Grading & Sloping for watershed or other, driveways, Trenching for water or electrical or other, Storm Damage Cleanup and most Skid Steer jobs. ***WE DO NOT usually trim or remove small shrubs/hedges, however in certain cases we will accommodate this type of job, but there will be an ADDITIONAL associated service fee which includes a 5 hour minimum of the use of excavation equipment whether it is used or not.

"The project was timely and it was discussed! Overall good experience!"

Carson on August 2021


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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service

4.93(
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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service

4.93(
14
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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!!!!"

Kathy S on June 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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!!!!"

Kathy S on June 2025


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H&M Services

5.00(
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H&M Services

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

H&M Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Outstanding Service and Incredible Workmanship! I can't say enough good things about H&M Services! Hector and his crew went above and beyond to help me after a storm left my livestock without a fence. While other companies ignored my calls or acted like my situation wasn’t important, Hector made me feel heard and valued from the very start. Even with their packed schedule, they worked me in and got the job done quickly, saving my animals’ freedom and my peace of mind. The team arrived early, worked tirelessly without taking breaks, and didn’t leave until the job was complete. Their dedication, professionalism, and hard work were truly impressive. Every single person was polite, respectful, and focused on getting the job done right. Hector took the time to answer all my questions, big or small, and made sure I was completely satisfied. If you're looking for a fence company that genuinely cares about their customers and delivers top-quality work, look no further. Highly recommended!"

Christian C on March 2025

H&M Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Outstanding Service and Incredible Workmanship! I can't say enough good things about H&M Services! Hector and his crew went above and beyond to help me after a storm left my livestock without a fence. While other companies ignored my calls or acted like my situation wasn’t important, Hector made me feel heard and valued from the very start. Even with their packed schedule, they worked me in and got the job done quickly, saving my animals’ freedom and my peace of mind. The team arrived early, worked tirelessly without taking breaks, and didn’t leave until the job was complete. Their dedication, professionalism, and hard work were truly impressive. Every single person was polite, respectful, and focused on getting the job done right. Hector took the time to answer all my questions, big or small, and made sure I was completely satisfied. If you're looking for a fence company that genuinely cares about their customers and delivers top-quality work, look no further. Highly recommended!"

Christian C on March 2025


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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

4.72(
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

4.72(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022


"Would highly recommend this company. All aspects of process were top notch and all employees were focused on quality over speed. Iam totally happy with our quarter of a mile driveway which now is an accent to the appearance of our property. Stop with the never ending repairs to your driveways and pave it with Allstar."

William D on June 2024

We are locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. We take pride in our professionalism and cleanliness on our job sites. Call us today for your free estimate! We look forward to doing business with you!

"Would highly recommend this company. All aspects of process were top notch and all employees were focused on quality over speed. Iam totally happy with our quarter of a mile driveway which now is an accent to the appearance of our property. Stop with the never ending repairs to your driveways and pave it with Allstar."

William D on June 2024


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D5 Plus, LLC

4.91(
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D5 Plus, LLC

4.91(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

D5 Plus, LLC. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Hired him to scoop a hole out for my pool. Very satisfied with the timeliness of the project being completed in preparation for my pool guys to come fill the hole. My dog is absolutely obsessed and so am I. Would hire again for any other demo or excavation projects I might have! 5 star"

Emily D on August 2025

D5 Plus, LLC. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Hired him to scoop a hole out for my pool. Very satisfied with the timeliness of the project being completed in preparation for my pool guys to come fill the hole. My dog is absolutely obsessed and so am I. Would hire again for any other demo or excavation projects I might have! 5 star"

Emily D on August 2025


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S&E Excavation

4.75(
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S&E Excavation

4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Samuel was very personable and professional."

Ann C on May 2022

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Samuel was very personable and professional."

Ann C on May 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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