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Giddens and Associates Demolition LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rankin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job, help us alot"
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+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grisham Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rankin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Friendly. Hard working. Prompt. Any contractor that keeps his word and shows up on time for both quotes and doing the work is a rare thing to happen here in this city. This company is great at both. Showed up on time for the quote. Kept communication lines open. Showed up on schedule to perform the work and did an excellent job. Would highly recommend and would hire again."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJC Dirt Contractor
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rankin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Best I have seen yet!"
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+2

Response time5 hrs
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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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