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Avatar for New Ground Services, LLC
New Ground Services, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew did an exceptional job with the decomposed granite installation and soil leveling, transforming the area into a well-structured landscape. The meticulous attention to detail is evident, and the freshly laid grass sod adds a vibrant touch, showcasing a lush green appearance that enhances the overall aesthetic. Itâ s clear that the project was executed with precision, contributing to a beautifully maintained outdoor space."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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EXOSERVICES LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have used them for 4 years, every year to install christmas lights, christmas decor and other small projects. Have never been disappointed. Excellent work and excellent service."
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Scott's Manicured Lawns
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott’s crew did an awesome job on my French drain install. They were prompt and hardworking. They cleaned the work area and hauled away the tree limbs they cut. I’m extremely pleas with the completed product."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Sal's Lawn Service
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I called several landscapers for a quote, one came out and gave me a quote the other one never showed up and another never responded. Called the one that gave me the quote and left message that I wanted to hire them and they never replied. Found Salâ s Lawn Service and he came out the same day to give me a quote and my landscaping was done 3 days later. Sal and his team did a great job and will call on him the next time I have a landscape project. Wish I could upload a picture of the beautiful landscape they did.. Thank you Sal and team."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Ensign Excavation, LLC
Ensign Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jeremy of Ensign Excavation has a way about his business that makes you comfortable with his company right at first meeting him. Jeremy knows just the right questions to ask to figure out exactly what you are wanting & matching up what you are needing, especially if this is your first experience with excavation services. I would highly recommend this company and our expectation of his services went beyond what we could have hoped for, Jeremy's work is top notch. Thank you Ensing Excavation!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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.

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.

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