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Avatar for Borco Site Services & Demolition
Borco Site Services & Demolition
4.5(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my yard cleared from 2 years of neglect. They did such a good job at a very reasonable price that I hired them again to fix my whole fence! They did a great job with that as well! Thanks guys!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Durnell Demolition
Durnell Demolition
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Beau was AMAZING and did a PHENOMENAL job cutting down and clearing our property! We can?t wait to work with him again! Beau is our #1 go to guy for any work we need on our property ! Recommended 1000%"
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition

+15

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OLD MAN JOE'S CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTING
4.8(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Easy to work with, great people , great workmanship. I highly recommend the company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skid Pro Services
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mark was timely & effective in clearing the property to enable his installing the new fence. Mark was easy to talk with. He kept us updated with photos/videos. His word was his honor."
Metal Building Demo
After demo pictures
Tree stump removal
Tree stump removal
Tree stump removal

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Skid Pro Services
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, came got the job done no hassle very satisfied would definitely be using them again in the near future."
Header
Backfill
Drainfield
Backfill
Backfill

+6

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Baird Foundation Repair
4.5(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sandia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience with a very professional crew. The work of fixing my front sidewalk and driveway was completed quickly, on time, and looks great now! Thanks to Jackie and Ryan, who did the repair work. They were friendly, efficient, and quickly completed all the work needing to be done. They answered all my questions. I would go to Baird Foundation Repair without hesitation for any future foundation or concrete work, if the need develops. I'll be recommending Baird to all of my neighbors and friends. Oh, and the cost of the work being done actually came in a little under what I was expecting, which was a very nice surprise!"
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Separation between Ceilings and Walls
Cracks in Doorways
Stair Step Cracking on Exterior
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+4

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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