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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Selma - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work! See the before and after photos. Mark was amazing at communication, punctuality and service! He worked with me concerning pricing and walked me through the whole process. Would highly recommend Sprinkler Management Dream Yards!!!"
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+95

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service, excellent quality work, very courteous and professional, open to listening to and meeting our requests and concerns. Very punctual and kept clear communication throughout the project. Also, their pricing is very competitive. At completion of project great care was taken to ensure premises were back in proper order. We plan to use their services again in the future. We would confidently recommend Knuckle Creek Contracting llc to family, friends and neighbors."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Mulching Marine, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Paul and Laura make a great team. She runs the office efficiently, is helpful, and kept me in the loop on every step of the process. Paul came out and spent the whole day clearing my property of huge amounts of dead wood, all the weeds and was extremely careful about the septic field and everything else in the property. Would definitely use them again in the future."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Revive Builders LLC
Revive Builders LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Revivers LLC did an excellent job on our office space. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the project was completed efficiently and with great communication throughout the process. Their team was responsive to our needs and ensured everything was done correctly and to a high standard. I highly recommend Revivers LLC to anyone looking for quality contract and renovation services. We are extremely satisfied with the final result."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Luke’s Property Maintenance
Luke’s Property Maintenance
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon is a very hard-working, polite, and respectful young man that did a really great job on both my front and back lawns. I definitely recommend hiring him for any of your landscaping projects. I will hire him on any future projects I need."
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & Striping

+8

61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Texas Total Landscape
Texas Total Landscape
3.9(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Selma, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work! Converted grass front yard to xeriscape. Installed stone walkway from front door to side gate. He has a wonderful team of professionals!."
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+206

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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