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Dumpster Dog
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Serving Shepherd, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"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."
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Junk Removal
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+16

Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Smileys right on construction
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Serving Shepherd, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Randy and his team provided excellent service in removing my old concrete and the clean up. Great to work with and would definitely hire them again for my next project!"
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Ellis & Brawner Remodeling
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Serving Shepherd, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Customers say: Quick response

"Jacob (Jake) Ellis they did a fire restoration and complete remolding they did an amazing job. They take the time for details and do it right."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Frontier Concrete Co LLC
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Serving Shepherd, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"These guys are very honest and dependable. They have done incredible work! I always recommend these guys to anyone who asks about concrete work."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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