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Epic Lawn Care of DFW
5.0(
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Serving Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Epic Lawn Service evaluated my fixes: removed the 7ft. stump of a 90 year oak tree, filled in the hole and smoothed the earth to match the yard around it, repaired 30 ft. of chain link fence, raked up leaves scattered around the house and on the roof. Epic Lawn finished the job on time and with care. Terrific Team!"
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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D5 Plus, LLC
4.9(
43
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Serving Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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"
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio
New Construction Site Grading
Pool Demolition
Pool Demolition

+30

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"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
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
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Serving Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas

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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 time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Rockwall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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