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Rockin B Land Services
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Saint Jo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed an exposed gas pipe covered in our pasture and contacted Rockin B Land Services who responded promptly. Devin came out to evaluate the situation and gave us the estimate and his plan. He was here promptly on the scheduled day covered the pipe and graded the area so it flows naturally with the pasture and the runoff. We are extremely pleased and will have other projects in the near future."
Overgrown Lot
Cleared lot
Mulching overgrown lot
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Saint Jo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Cedar Hill Project
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BJ Moving
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Jo, TX and surrounding areas

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BJ Moving is a locally owned Dallas moving company built by experienced movers who value hard work, reliability, and excellent customer service. With nearly five years of moving experience, we handle your belongings with care and treat every move as if it were our own.\n\nWe provide residential and apartment moving, office moves, packing, loading and unloading, furniture assembly, junk removal, and labor-only services. Whether you’re moving across town or simply need extra hands, our professional team is ready to make the process safe, smooth, and stress-free.\n\nChoose BJ Moving for dependable service, careful handling, honest pricing, and a hardworking team you can trust. Contact us today for a free quote!

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DRM Landscape LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Jo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

“We are a locally owned landscaping and property maintenance company dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality service. From routine lawn care to complete landscape maintenance, we take pride in keeping your property looking its best year-round

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H4 Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saint Jo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

H4 Land Management LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Sunset, Texas, providing mechanical land clearing, forestry mastication, and brush management for federal agencies, private landowners, and business owners.\n\nOwner-operator Jeremy Hopkins is a U.S. Army veteran who served throughout Europe and deployed to Afghanistan — experience that built the discipline, adaptability, and ability to perform in demanding environments that define H4’s work today. He is also a 21-year firefighter with a lifelong agricultural background. H4 runs modern mulching equipment and delivers safe, on-spec work that reduces wildfire risk and improves land health.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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.

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