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Avatar for Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed this job done pretty quickly? I contacted Hernandez Brothers and they went out in the next day or so. My daughter?s builder needed the land cleared asap. Job was completed perfectly, effortlessly on my part!! They went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend them and I will use them again!! This was a messy job and when they left, it was picture perfect!! Thank you guys!!!!"
Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Nogaj Land Company
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Grant for a demolition project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. He did an awesome job—fast, thorough, and exactly what I needed. What stood out most was his honesty; he was upfront about everything from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who gets the job done right, Grant’s your guy. Highly recommend!"
Nogaj Land Company
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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All Star Paving & Construction
4.6(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They came out and gave us an estimate, then we proceeded to hire them to repair our driveway. Excellent job! Will contact them again in the future when ready to complete the rest of our driveway!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diamond H6 Construction and Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."
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Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jensen Irrigation
4.8(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jensen Irrigation did a fantastic job for me on my irrigation system. Caleb was quick to respond, assessed what needed to be done and had some great suggestions, and did the work well, leaving everything look great and in perfect order. I would highly recommend Jensen Irrigation. I have already enlisted them to do some additional work for me, including sod, landscaping, and tree trimming."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dirty Workz Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"These guys were awesome to deal with. Especially Shawn. He did a great job of communicating everything with me. They were on time and knocked out the project way sooner than expected. Will definitely be using them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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